Parent Guide > Martin Luther King, Jr.
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 "Martin Luther King, Jr." by USHistory.org.
The informational text "Martin Luther King, Jr." explores the life of King and his contributions to fighting inequality through nonviolent means.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Honor & Courage, Prejudice & Discrimination, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What are the effects of prejudice?", "How does a person overcome adversity?", and "What makes a hero?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Martin Luther King, Jr." about?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
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