by Taylor Mali 2002

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 "What Teachers Make" by Taylor Mali.

Taylor Mali's poem "What Teachers Make" explores the criticism teachers receive and pushes back against it.

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

"What is the goal of education?"

Ways to support your child: