Parent Guide > East German Man Receives Contest Prize 45 Years Later
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 "East German Man Receives Contest Prize 45 Years Later" by Joyce Grant.
"East German Man Receives Contest Prize 45 Years Later" is a short news article that offers a brief history of the Berlin Wall.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Social Change & Revolution as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"Why do people resist change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this news article at home:
- What was "East German Man Receives Contest Prize 45 Years Later" about?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch Deconstructing History: Berlin Wall at home with your child.