Parent Guide > The Human Gift: an Introduction to the History of Poetry
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This week in class, we’re reading "The Human Gift: an Introduction to the History of Poetry" by Thomas Pool.
In "The Human Gift: A Brief Introduction to the History of Poetry," the author provides an overview of major Western poetic movements, and connects the "digital fire" of online poetry to the bonfires around which humans' first stories were told.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness, Education & Knowledge, and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we define beauty?", "How do we understand the world around us?", and "How do we view nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "The Human Gift: an Introduction to the History of Poetry" about?
- What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
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