Parent Guide > Windows that Capture The Sun
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 "Windows that Capture The Sun" by Anna Levine.
In "Windows That Capture the Sun," Anna Levine describes the life of Marc Chagall (1887-1985), a famous Russian-French painter who began designing stained-glass windows later in his life.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we define beauty?" and "Can you change your identity?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this biography at home:
- What was "Windows that Capture The Sun" about?
- What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: