by Nikki Giovanni 2002

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" by Nikki Giovanni.

Nikki Giovanni's poem "Rosa Parks" recounts some of the important contributions that people have made to the Civil Rights Movement.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Prejudice & Discrimination, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How has America changed over time?", "What are the effects of prejudice?", and "How does a person overcome adversity?"

Ways to support your child: