Parent Guide > Mary Had a Little Turkey
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 "Mary Had a Little Turkey" by Greta Burroughs.
In "Mary Had a Little Turkey," Greta Burroughs discusses how Thanksgiving became a national holiday in the United States and how similar holidays are celebrated around the world.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Community, Resilience & Success, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "How are communities formed?", "What is the importance of community?", "Why do people succeed?", 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 "Mary Had a Little Turkey" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Community?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: