Parent Guide > What Paul Robeson Said
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 Paul Robeson Said" by Gilbert King.
In "What Paul Robeson Said," Gilbert King describes the severe backlash that Paul Robeson faced after he was accused of being a traitor to the United States.As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Prejudice & Discrimination, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "What are the effects of prejudice?", and "How do people create change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this biography at home:
- What was "What Paul Robeson Said" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: