Parent Guide > Yes, I Can! The Story of Jim Abbott

by Peter McDonald 2019

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 "Yes, I Can! The Story of Jim Abbott" by Peter McDonald.

In the text "Yes, I Can! The Story of Jim Abbott," Peter McDonald describes how Jim Abbott became one of the best baseball pitchers in history.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Resilience & Success as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"How does a person overcome adversity?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this biography at home:
    • What was "Yes, I Can! The Story of Jim Abbott" about?
    • What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
  • Watch Jim Abbott 30 for 30 at home with your child.