Parent Guide > The Celestials: Building the Transcontinental Railroad
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 Celestials: Building the Transcontinental Railroad" by Marcia Amidon Lusted.
In "The Celestials: Building the Transcontinental Railroad," the author explains how Chinese immigrants' contributions to building the transcontinental railroad were largely ignored, until recently.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Justice, Freedom & Equality, and Prejudice & Discrimination as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "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 Celestials: Building the Transcontinental Railroad" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: