Parent Guide > South African Apartheid
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 "South African Apartheid" by Mike Kubic.
This informational text about the history of South Africa explains how apartheid was used to separate and discriminate against non-white South Africans.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Prejudice & Discrimination and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What are the effects of prejudice?" 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 "South African Apartheid" about?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: