Parent Guide > Fastest Woman in the World
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 "Fastest Woman in the World" by Pat Parker.
In the informational text "Fastest Woman in the World," Pat Parker discusses Wilma's Rudolph's journey to becoming a gold medalist in the 1960 Olympics.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Prejudice & Discrimination, Resilience & Success, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What are the effects of prejudice?", "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 "Fastest Woman in the World" about?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: