Parent Guide > Life of a Slave on a Southern Plantation
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 "Life of a Slave on a Southern Plantation" by BirdBrain History.
In this informational text, "Life of a Slave on a Southern Plantation" the author recounts the United States' sad history of enslaving black people in the South.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Power & Greed, and Social Pressure as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "What are the effects of following the crowd?", and "How does power corrupt?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this non-fiction - general at home:
- What was "Life of a Slave on a Southern Plantation" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Power & Greed?
- What did you learn about Social Pressure?
- Watch Life of a planation slave at home with your child.