Parent Guide > Lyndon Baines Johnson and the Great Society
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 "Lyndon Baines Johnson and the Great Society" by Mike Kubic.
In "Lyndon Baines Johnson and the Great Society," Mike Kubic discusses Johnson's presidency and how he worked to improve the lives of people in need with his "Great Society" program.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?" and "How do people create change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Lyndon Baines Johnson and the Great Society" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
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