Parent Guide > The Signers of the Declaration: Historical Background
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 Signers of the Declaration: Historical Background" by National Park Service, US Department of the Interior.
In the informational text, "The Signers of the Declaration: Historical Background," the author discusses the events leading up to the War for Independence.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?" and "How do people create change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "The Signers of the Declaration: Historical Background" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: