Parent Guide > The Legacy of Charles R. Drew
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 Legacy of Charles R. Drew" by CommonLit Staff.
The informational text "The Legacy of Charles R. Drew" explores the life and accomplishments of Charles R. Drew, an African American doctor who made incredible contributions to the field of medicine.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Prejudice & Discrimination and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What are the effects of prejudice?" 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 Legacy of Charles R. Drew" about?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch A Look at the Life of Dr. Charles Drew at home with your child.