Parent Guide > Malcolm X
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 "Malcolm X" by Barrett Smith.
In the informational text "Malcolm X," Barrett Smith discusses the life and contributions of the civil rights activist.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Resilience & Success and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How does a person overcome adversity?" and "How do people create change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this biography at home:
- What was "Malcolm X" about?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: