Parent Guide > Jackie Kennedy Onassis: An Icon for the Ages
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 "Jackie Kennedy Onassis: An Icon for the Ages" by Shelby Ostergaard.
In the informational text "Jackie Kennedy Onassis: An Icon for the Ages," Shelby Ostergaard discusses the life and influence of the former First Lady Jackie Kennedy Onassis.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Gender Roles as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How do we define the roles of men and women?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Jackie Kennedy Onassis: An Icon for the Ages" about?
- What did you learn about Gender Roles?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: