Parent Guide > Immigration to the United States
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 "Immigration to the United States" by Michael A. Signal.
In the informational text "Immigration to the United States," Michael A. Signal discusses the long history of people traveling to America in order to make a new life for themselves.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Prejudice & Discrimination as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does prejudice emerge?" and "How has America changed over time?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Immigration to the United States" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: