Parent Guide > The American Criminal Justice System
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 "The American Criminal Justice System" by Rachel Slivnick.
In the informational text "The American Criminal Justice System," Rachel Slivnick describes different aspects of the criminal justice system and its overall effectiveness in providing justice for all.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Justice, Freedom & Equality and Prejudice & Discrimination as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is fair?" and "What are the effects of prejudice?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "The American Criminal Justice System" about?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: