Parent Guide > Reaching New Heights
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 "Reaching New Heights" by Marjorie Flintom.
In the informational text "Reaching New Heights," Marjorie Flintom discusses the challenges Charlie Villanueva faced because of his skin disease and his later success as a basketball player.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Identity and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What makes you who you are?", "How does a person overcome adversity?", and "Why do people succeed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Reaching New Heights" about?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: