Parent Guide > Move to the Beat
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 "Move to the Beat" by Colin Hickey.
In the informational text "Move to the Beat," Colin Hickey discusses a West African musician who teaches kids about music by playing for them.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community, Education & Knowledge, and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is the goal of education?", "What makes you who you are?", and "How are communities formed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Move to the Beat" about?
- What did you learn about Community?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: