Parent Guide > The Sit-In Movement

This week in class, we’re reading "The Sit-In Movement" by USHistory.org.

This informational text discusses the different forms of peaceful protests that civil rights activists employed during their struggle for equality.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Social Change & Revolution and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How do people create change?" and "How can we achieve peace?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "The Sit-In Movement" about?
  • What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
  • What did you learn about War & Peace?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'The Freedom Rides '
  • 'Legacy of the Greensboro Four'
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