Parent Guide > Ruby Bridges
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 "Ruby Bridges" by Kio Herrera.
In "Ruby Bridges," a brave six-year-old girl overcomes hatred and challenges when she integrates a school in Louisiana.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Honor & Courage, Resilience & Success, 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?", "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 "Ruby Bridges" about?
- What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: