Parent Guide > Manifest Destiny
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 "Manifest Destiny" by Mike Kubic.
In "Manifest Destiny," Mike Kubic discusses how in the 19th and early 20th centuries American settlers believed it was their destiny to conquer new regions of the continent—whatever the cost.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Morality, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do people create change?", "What makes America unique?", and "Why do people do bad things?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Manifest Destiny" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Morality?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: