Parent Guide > To the Front Lines: America in World War I

by USHistory.org 2016

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 "To the Front Lines: America in World War I" by USHistory.org.

"To the Front Lines: America in World War I" is an informational text that explains the United States' initial reluctance to enter World War I as well as the events that made the U.S. end its neutrality.

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

"What are the costs and benefits of technology?" and "How are we changed by war?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this informational text at home:
    • What was "To the Front Lines: America in World War I" about?
    • What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
    • What did you learn about War & Peace?
  • Watch America in World War I: Crash Course US History #30 at home with your child.