Parent Guide > From Africa to America

This week in class, we’re reading "From Africa to America" by Eric Arnesen.

In the informational text "From Africa to America," Eric Arnesen discusses the transportation of Africans to America to work as slaves.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Power & Greed, and Prejudice & Discrimination as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How has America changed over time?", "How does power corrupt?", and "How does prejudice emerge?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "From Africa to America" about?
  • What did you learn about America?
  • What did you learn about Power & Greed?
  • What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Why America Needs a Slavery Museum '
  • 'The Atlantic slave trade: What too few textbooks told you - Anthony Hazard '