Parent Guide > Salt Worth its Weight in Gold

by USHistory.org 2016

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 "Salt Worth its Weight in Gold" by USHistory.org.

In the informational text "Salt Worth its Weight in Gold: The Kingdom of Ghana," the author discusses the wealth and accomplishments of this amazing empire, as well as its eventual fall.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Resilience & Success as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"Why do people succeed?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this informational text at home:
    • What was "Salt Worth its Weight in Gold" about?
    • What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
  • Watch The Ghana Empire at home with your child.