by Katharine Lee Bates 1895

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 "America the Beautiful" by Katharine Lee Bates.

Considered to be one of the most popular songs in modern America, "America the Beautiful" is a ballad written by Katharine Lee Bates. This figurative languaged-filled song captures America's core democratic principles. 

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Beauty & Happiness as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What makes America unique?" and "How do we define beauty?"

Ways to support your child: