Parent Guide > Finding 42
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 "Finding 42" by Gretchen Griffin.
In "Finding 42," Gretchen Griffin describes Jackie Robinson's fight against racism on and off the field as the first Black player in Major League Baseball.
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 biography at home:
- What was "Finding 42" 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: