Parent Guide > Grace Hopper
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 "Grace Hopper" by Tim Slavin.
In the informational text "Grace Hopper," Tim Slavin discusses the life and accomplishments of one of the first female programmers, Grace Hopper.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Gender Roles and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we define the roles of men and women?" and "Why do people succeed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this biography at home:
- What was "Grace Hopper" about?
- What did you learn about Gender Roles?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: