Parent Guide > A Quest for Change in the Middle East
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 Quest for Change in the Middle East" by Mike Kubic.
"A Quest for Change in the Middle East" offers details, historical context, and insight into the events of the Arab Spring.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Social Change & Revolution and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do people create change?", "Why do people resist change?", and "How can we achieve peace?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "A Quest for Change in the Middle East" about?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- What did you learn about War & Peace?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: