Parent Guide > Cesar Chavez: The Life Behind A Legacy Of Farm Labor Rights
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 "Cesar Chavez: The Life Behind A Legacy Of Farm Labor Rights" by Maureen Pao, for NPR.
In the informational text "Cesar Chavez: The Life Behind A Legacy Of Farm Labor Rights," Maureen Pao discusses the influential farm labor activist Cesar Chavez and important moments in his life.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Resilience & Success, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "How does a person overcome adversity?", and "How do people create change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Cesar Chavez: The Life Behind A Legacy Of Farm Labor Rights" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: