Parent Guide > Fish Cheeks
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 "Fish Cheeks" by Amy Tan.
In "Fish Cheeks," which is about a Chinese American girl who feels embarrassed by her family during dinner, Tan explores how culture can be essential to a person's identity.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family, Growing Up, and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What does it mean to be grown up?", "Can you change your identity?", and "What makes a family?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this short story at home:
- What was "Fish Cheeks" about?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- What did you learn about Growing Up?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: