Parent Guide > The Homestead Act: A Chance for Free Land
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 Homestead Act: A Chance for Free Land" by Marcia Amidon Lusted.
In "The Homestead Act: A Chance for Free Land," Marcia Amidon Lusted explains how the 1862 Homestead Act prompted millions of people to settle land in the western United States.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?" and "How does a person overcome adversity?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "The Homestead Act: A Chance for Free Land" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: