Parent Guide > Greek Society
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 "Greek Society" by Mark Cartwright.
This informational text explores the various tiers of ancient Greek society, and how class, age, and gender affected people's daily lives in this classical civilization.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Gender Roles, Identity, and Justice, Freedom & Equality as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is fair?", "How do we define the roles of men and women?", and "Can you change your identity?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Greek Society" about?
- What did you learn about Gender Roles?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: