Parent Guide > Marian's Revolution
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 "Marian's Revolution" by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen.
In "Marian's Revolution," Sudipta Bardhan Quallen describes the life of Marian Anderson, an African American singer, who helped combat racial discrimination in the early 1900s.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Prejudice & Discrimination as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?" and "What are the effects of prejudice?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this non-fiction - general at home:
- What was "Marian's Revolution" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: