Parent Guide > We Can't Breathe
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 "We Can't Breathe" by Zetta Elliott.
In "We Can't Breathe," the speaker shares their feelings of rage and fear in response to police brutality.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Prejudice & Discrimination and Revenge & Betrayal as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What are the effects of prejudice?" and "Is revenge ever justified?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "We Can't Breathe" about?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- What did you learn about Revenge & Betrayal?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: