Parent Guide > The Golden Age of MTV — And Yes, There Was One

by NPR Staff 2011

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 Golden Age of MTV — And Yes, There Was One" by NPR Staff.

In the informational text, "The Golden Age of MTV – And Yes, There Was One," NPR discusses MTV's evolution and its period of peak popularity.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Resilience & Success and Technology, Progress & Industry as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"Why do people succeed?" and "What are the costs and benefits of technology?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this informational text at home:
    • What was "The Golden Age of MTV — And Yes, There Was One" about?
    • What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
    • What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
  • Watch the following clips with your child at home: