Parent Guide > First Woman to Wear a Boston Bib Races Again, 50 Years Later

This week in class, we’re reading "First Woman to Wear a Boston Bib Races Again, 50 Years Later" by Camila Domonoske.

In the informational text "First Woman To Wear A Boston Bib Races Again, 50 Years Later," Camila Domonoske discusses the first woman to officially enter the Boston Marathon and her participation again, 50 years later.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Gender Roles, Resilience & Success, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How do we define the roles of men and women?", "How does a person overcome adversity?", and "How do people create change?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this news article at home:
  • What was "First Woman to Wear a Boston Bib Races Again, 50 Years Later" about?
  • What did you learn about Gender Roles?
  • What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
  • What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Teen female wrestler makes history in South Dakota | CBS This Morning '
  • 'Kathrine Switzer: First Woman to Enter the Boston Marathon | MAKERS.com'
  • 'Kathrine Switzer Finishes Boston Marathon 50 Years After Being First Woman To Run'