Parent Guide > Looking Ahead
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 "Looking Ahead" by Kathiann M. Kowalski.
In the informational text "Looking Ahead," Kathiann M. Kowalski interviews Ellen McCarthy, a city planner in Washington, D.C.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Community as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What makes America unique?" and "How are communities formed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this interview at home:
- What was "Looking Ahead" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Community?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: