Parent Guide > A Century of Blossoms
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 "A Century of Blossoms" by Patricia A. Miller.
In the informational text "A Century of Blossoms," Patricia A. Miller discusses how Eliza Scidmore successfully campaigned for cherry blossom trees to be planted along the Potomac River Basin.
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 informational text at home:
- What was "A Century of Blossoms" about?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: