Parent Guide > Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
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 "Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott" by USHistory.org.
The informational text "Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott" explores one moment of resistance that inspired countless others and resulted in breakthrough changes in the United States.
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 :
"How do people create change?" and "What does it mean to be brave?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott" about?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch Rosa Parks - Mini Bio at home with your child.