by Kathiann M. Kowalski 2014

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: