Parent Guide > Remembering the March
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 "Remembering the March" by Brian S. McGrath.
In "Remembering the March," Brian S. McGrath describes what took place during the historic March on Washington in 1963 and the important role it played in the American Civil Rights Movement.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Honor & Courage, Justice, Freedom & Equality, Prejudice & Discrimination, Resilience & Success, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "What makes a hero?", "What is fair?", "What are the effects of prejudice?", "How does a person overcome adversity?", 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 "Remembering the March" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: