Parent Guide > Elizabeth Jennings Takes a Stand
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 "Elizabeth Jennings Takes a Stand" by Laura Sassi.
In "Elizabeth Jennings Takes a Stand," a Black woman living in New York City in 1854 stands up for her rights and goes on a whites-only trolley.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Honor & Courage, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "What does it mean to be brave?", and "How do people create change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this non-fiction - general at home:
- What was "Elizabeth Jennings Takes a Stand" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: