Parent Guide > President Roosevelt's First Fireside Chat
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 "President Roosevelt's First Fireside Chat" by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
In "President Roosevelt's First Fireside Chat: The Banking Crisis," President Roosevelt explains the banking crisis and the need for the government's intervention over a radio-broadcast to American citizens.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Fear & Paranoia, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "How does fear drive action?", and "Why do people succeed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this speech at home:
- What was "President Roosevelt's First Fireside Chat" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: