Parent Guide > Lewis and Clark: American Explorers
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 "Lewis and Clark: American Explorers" by Barbara Radner.
"Lewis and Clark: American Explorers" explores the circumstances of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's famous 1804 journey to chart the western United States.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Honor & Courage, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "Why do people succeed?", and "What makes a hero?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Lewis and Clark: American Explorers" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
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