Parent Guide > Introduction to the Vietnam War
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 "Introduction to the Vietnam War" by USHistory.org.
"Introduction to the Vietnam War" is a summary of the United States' involvement in the war, the decline in public support for the war, and the impact of the war on the Vietnamese people.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of War & Peace as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How are we changed by war?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Introduction to the Vietnam War" about?
- What did you learn about War & Peace?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: