Parent Guide > Memories Of A Former Migrant Worker
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 "Memories Of A Former Migrant Worker" by Felix Contreras.
In the interview "Memories Of A Former Migrant Worker," Felix Contreras questions his father about his past experiences as a migrant worker.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Resilience & Success and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does a person overcome adversity?" and "How do people create change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this interview at home:
- What was "Memories Of A Former Migrant Worker" about?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: