Parent Guide > Benjamin Banneker and His Amazing Clock
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 "Benjamin Banneker and His Amazing Clock" by Linda Trice.
In "Benjamin Banneker and His Amazing Clock," Linda Trice describes how Benjamin Banneker, a free Black man, became one of America's first scientists.
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 biography at home:
- What was "Benjamin Banneker and His Amazing Clock" about?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: