Parent Guide > Cracking Code Purple
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 "Cracking Code Purple" by Anna Ouchchy.
In the informational text "Cracking Code Purple," Anna Ouhchy discusses the discovery of cryptanalyst Genevieve Grotjan during World War II.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Gender Roles as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How do we define the roles of men and women?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Cracking Code Purple" about?
- What did you learn about Gender Roles?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: