This week in class, we’re reading “Move to the Beat ” by Colin Hickey.
In the informational text “Move to the Beat,” Colin Hickey discusses a West African musician who teaches kids about music by playing for them.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community, Education & Knowledge, and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
“What is the goal of education?”, “What makes you who you are?”, and “How are communities formed?”
Ways to support your child:
- Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was “Move to the Beat “ about?
- What did you learn about? About Education & Knowledge? About Identity?
- Has music appeared in the news this week that surprised or inspired you?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: