Parent Guide > The Bill of Rights
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 Bill of Rights" by James Madison.
Adopted December 15th, 1791, "The Bill of Rights" refers to the first ten amendments made to the United States Constitution. This document grants and secures a number of freedoms for the federal government, the states, and for U.S. citizens.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Justice, Freedom & Equality as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is fair?" and "What makes America unique?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this legal document at home:
- What was "The Bill of Rights" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: