Parent Guide > "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" Speech
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 ""Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" Speech" by Patrick Henry.
In this speech, Patrick Henry rouses colonist leaders to take up arms against the British tyranny. It is from this speech that the Declaration of Independence was born. This speech uses an emotional argument, and lays the foundation for fundamental American values of individual power.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do people create change?" and "What makes America unique?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this speech at home:
- What was ""Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" Speech" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: