Parent Guide > Klondike Gold Rush
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 "Klondike Gold Rush" by Anonymous.
The informational text "Klondike Gold Rush" discusses the vast number of miners who traveled to Yukon in 1897, hoping to find gold.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Beauty & Happiness, and Power & Greed as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "How does power corrupt?", and "How can we achieve happiness?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Klondike Gold Rush" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
- What did you learn about Power & Greed?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: