Parent Guide > Why Does No One Ever Thank Me for the Magna Carta?
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 "Why Does No One Ever Thank Me for the Magna Carta?" by BirdBrain History.
In "Why Does No One Ever Thank Me for the Magna Carta?" King John reflects on why everyone should thank him for signing the Magna Carta.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Justice, Freedom & Equality and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is fair?" and "How do people create change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this piece of satire at home:
- What was "Why Does No One Ever Thank Me for the Magna Carta?" about?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: