Parent Guide > Washington's Farewell Address
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 "Washington's Farewell Address" by President George Washington.
This a letter written by Washington (with the assistance of Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton) to the American people, announced his intent to decline a third term in office. It was never delivered orally, but printed in the papers.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Power & Greed, and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "How does power corrupt?", and "How can we achieve peace?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this historical document at home:
- What was "Washington's Farewell Address" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Power & Greed?
- What did you learn about War & Peace?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: