Parent Guide > Why it's time to lay the stereotype of the 'teen brain' to rest
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This week in class, we’re reading "Why it's time to lay the stereotype of the 'teen brain' to rest" by Dan Romer.
In the information text "Why it's time to lay the stereotype of the 'teen brain' to rest," Dan Romer discusses how experts have relied on stereotypes about teenagers to explain their behavior.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Education & Knowledge as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How do we understand the world around us?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Why it's time to lay the stereotype of the 'teen brain' to rest" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
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