Parent Guide > Protest Music is as American as Apple Pie
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 "Protest Music is as American as Apple Pie" by Thomas Pool.
In the informational text, "Protest Music is as American as Apple Pie," Thomas Pool discusses the history of protest music in America.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What makes America unique?" 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 "Protest Music is as American as Apple Pie" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A. at home with your child.