Parent Guide > Columbus
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 "Columbus" by Joaquin Miller.
A rousing poem celebrating Columbus's perseverance even when success was far from certain.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Resilience & Success as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"Why do people succeed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "Columbus" about?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: