Parent Guide > Let America be America Again
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 "Let America be America Again" by Langston Hughes.
In this poem, a speaker reflects on the true spirit of the United States and the American Dream.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Education & Knowledge, and Technology, Progress & Industry as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "How do we understand the world around us?", and "What should the future look like?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "Let America be America Again" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: