Parent Guide > The Daisy Girl Ad
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 Daisy Girl Ad" by CommonLit Staff.
In the 1964 Presidential campaign, incumbent LBJ ran a controversial advertisement that used fear as a persuasive tool.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Fear & Paranoia as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How can fear be used to manipulate?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "The Daisy Girl Ad" about?
- What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: