Parent Guide > In Praise of Single Moms on Mother's Day
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 "In Praise of Single Moms on Mother's Day" by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon.
In "In Praise of Single Moms on Mother's Day," Gayle Tzemach Lemmon pays tribute to her mom and all single moms who made sacrifices to provide opportunities for their children to be successful.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Friendship & Family, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What makes America unique?", "What makes a family?", and "Why do people succeed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this essay at home:
- What was "In Praise of Single Moms on Mother's Day" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: