Parent Guide > Claudette Colvin
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 "Claudette Colvin" by Britannica Kids.
In "Claudette Colvin," Britannica Kids explains how Colvin, a Black teenager who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus, affected the Civil Rights Movement.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Honor & Courage, Resilience & Success, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What does it mean to be brave?", "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 biography at home:
- What was "Claudette Colvin" about?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: