Parent Guide > Juries: a History
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 "Juries: a History" by Law Library - American Law and Legal Information.
In this text, students learn how the jury system developed, particularly in England.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Justice, Freedom & Equality and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is fair?" and "How do people create change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Juries: a History" about?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
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