Parent Guide > Rock the Boat
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 "Rock the Boat" by Elizabeth Acevedo.
In "Rock the Boat," the speaker encourages readers to speak up if something feels wrong.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Honor & Courage and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What does it mean to be brave?" and "How do people create change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "Rock the Boat" about?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: