Parent Guide > The Osage Firebird
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "The Osage Firebird" by Sudipta Bardhan.
In "The Osage Firebird," Sudipta Bardhan describes the life of Maria Tallchief, America's first major prima ballerina who drew on her Native American heritage in her performances.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Identity, Prejudice & Discrimination, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What makes you who you are?", "What are the effects of prejudice?", "How does a person overcome adversity?", and "Why do people succeed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this biography at home:
- What was "The Osage Firebird" about?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: