Parent Guide > Why I Love a Country That Once Betrayed Me
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 I Love a Country That Once Betrayed Me" by George Takei.
In George Takei's speech "Why I Love a Country That Once Betrayed Me," Takei discusses his experiences being interned as a child and the reasons for which he still believes in the ideals of America.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Prejudice & Discrimination, and Resilience & Success 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 does a person overcome adversity?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this speech at home:
- What was "Why I Love a Country That Once Betrayed Me" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: