Parent Guide > What a Pro Knows: Playing to Win
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 "What a Pro Knows: Playing to Win" by Christine Louise Hohlbaum.
In the informational text "What a Pro Knows: Playing to Win," Christine Louise Hohlbaum discusses the challenges and successes of the women national basketball player, Tamika Catchings.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Resilience & Success as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does a person overcome adversity?" 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 "What a Pro Knows: Playing to Win" about?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: