Parent Guide > The Tiananmen Square Massacre
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 Tiananmen Square Massacre" by Mike Kubic.
In this informational text on the Tiananmen Square massacre, students will learn about how peaceful protests for social, economic, and government change in China build until the ruling regime of the 1980s silences the voices of the people and ends the protests in a violent manner.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Social Change & Revolution as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"Why do people resist change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "The Tiananmen Square Massacre" about?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: