Parent Guide > Growing Trees for Kenya
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 "Growing Trees for Kenya" by Elizabeth Cregan.
In the informational text "Growing Trees for Kenya" Elizabeth Cregan discusses Wangari Maathai's efforts to combat deforestation in Kenya and around the world.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Human vs. Nature and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"Who's in control: humanity or nature?" 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 "Growing Trees for Kenya" about?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: