Parent Guide > President Bush on the PATRIOT Act
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 "President Bush on the PATRIOT Act" by President George W. Bush.
In "President Bush on the PATRIOT Act," President George W. Bush introduces an act in 2001 that he believes will help prevent future terrorist attacks on the United States.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Justice, Freedom & Equality as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"Which is more important: freedom or security?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this speech at home:
- What was "President Bush on the PATRIOT Act" about?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: