Parent Guide > The Battle of Gettysburg
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 Battle of Gettysburg" by USHistory.org.
This text details how the Union dealt the Confederacy a decisive blow in the Civil War at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?" and "How are we changed by war?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "The Battle of Gettysburg" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about War & Peace?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: