Parent Guide > Brad Parks: A Man with Dreams
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 "Brad Parks: A Man with Dreams" by Ruth Hamel.
In "Brad Parks: A Man with Dreams," Ruth Hammel describes how Brad Parks created the sport of wheelchair tennis.
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 :
"How does a person overcome adversity?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this biography at home:
- What was "Brad Parks: A Man with Dreams" about?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: