Parent Guide > The Unspoken History Behind a Surname
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 Unspoken History Behind a Surname" by Lolly Bowean.
In the essay "The Unspoken History Behind a Surname," Lolly Bowean discusses the origins of her surname and the roots of African American surnames in slavery.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Identity and Prejudice & Discrimination as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What are the effects of prejudice?" and "What makes you who you are?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this essay at home:
- What was "The Unspoken History Behind a Surname" about?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: