Parent Guide > 'You Have the Right to Remain Silent': A History of the Miranda Rights
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 "'You Have the Right to Remain Silent': A History of the Miranda Rights" by Jessica McBirney.
Discover the meaning and history behind the phrase, "you have the right to remain silent," in this informational text.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America and Justice, Freedom & Equality as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What is fair?" and "What makes America unique?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "'You Have the Right to Remain Silent': A History of the Miranda Rights" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: