by Claude McKay 1921

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" by Claude McKay.

In "America," a speaker describes their mixed feelings about America.

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

"What are the effects of prejudice?" and "What makes America unique?"

Ways to support your child: