Parent Guide > The White Umbrella
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 White Umbrella" by Gish Jen.
In Gish Jen's short story "The White Umbrella," a Chinese American girl sees a white umbrella that she wishes she could own.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Gender Roles, Identity, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we define the roles of men and women?", "What makes you who you are?", and "Why do people resist change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "The White Umbrella" about?
- What did you learn about Gender Roles?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: