Parent Guide > The Three Sisters

This week in class, we’re reading "The Three Sisters" by Barbara Hagen.

In the informational text "The Three Sisters," Barbara Hagen discusses the three main vegetables that many American Indians ate hundreds of years ago.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Human vs. Nature as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"Who's in control: humanity or nature?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "The Three Sisters" about?
  • What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Iroquois Women The Three Sisters '
  • 'Lois Ellen Frank on the Three Sisters | Bioneers Indigenous Knowledge '