Parent Guide > Untangling the History of Christmas Lights
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 "Untangling the History of Christmas Lights" by Jamie Malanowski.
In "Untangling the History of Christmas Lights," Jamie Malanowski explains how Edward Hibberd Johnson pioneered the use of electric Christmas lights in 1882.As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?" and "Why do people succeed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Untangling the History of Christmas Lights" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: