Parent Guide > Jimmy Carter's Nobel Lecture
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 "Jimmy Carter's Nobel Lecture" by Jimmy Carter.
In the speech "Jimmy Carter's Nobel Lecture," Carter accepts the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions to international peace.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?" and "How can we achieve peace?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this speech at home:
- What was "Jimmy Carter's Nobel Lecture" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about War & Peace?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: