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 "Mexican Migrant Workers in the 20th Century" by Jessica McBirney.
This informational text describes the hard lives of Mexican-Americans and immigrants who became migrant workers throughout the 20th century in the United States.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Justice, Freedom & Equality, Prejudice & Discrimination, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is fair?", "How do people create change?", and "How does prejudice emerge?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Mexican Migrant Workers in the 20th Century" About
- What did you learn about? About Prejudice & Discrimination? About Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: