Parent Guide > The US has become a nation of suburbs
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 US has become a nation of suburbs" by Christopher Boone.
In the informational text "The US has become a nation of suburbs," Christopher Boone discusses how Americans tend to prefer living in suburbs.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Technology, Progress & Industry as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "What makes America unique?", and "What are the costs and benefits of technology?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this opinion article at home:
- What was "The US has become a nation of suburbs" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: