Parent Guide > Rosa Parks: Beyond the Bus
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: Beyond the Bus" by Barrett Smith.
In the informational text "Rosa Parks: Beyond the Bus," Barrett Smith discusses some of Rosa Parks' lesser known, but equally important, accomplishments.
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 makes a hero?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this biography at home:
- What was "Rosa Parks: Beyond the Bus" 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: