Parent Guide > Dedicated to the Goal
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 "Dedicated to the Goal" by Marty Kaminsky.
In the informational text "Dedicated to the Goal," Marty Kaminsky discusses the successes and setbacks of the famous soccer player, Carli Lloyd.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Gender Roles and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we define the roles of men and women?" and "Why do people succeed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Dedicated to the Goal" about?
- What did you learn about Gender Roles?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: