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A Colorful Job for Everyone

Students read a letter about a neighborhood mural and identify volunteering, following laws and respecting others as good citizenship.

Grade 2Social StudiesInteractive · Printable

Aligned toCIV.2.3

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Format: Interactive · Printable
Grade: Grade 2
Subject: Social Studies
Question types: Fill in the blank, Multiple choice, Matching, Circle the answer, Sorting, Short answer

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What students practice

Students describe how volunteering helps a community.
Students identify following laws and respecting others as good citizenship.

How to use

Read Sofia’s letter aloud or have students read it with a partner. Discuss how each action helps people share a neighborhood before students work independently.

Curriculum

C3 Framework standard covered

CIV.2.3

Describe how good citizens help their community by volunteering, following laws and respecting others.

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A Colorful Job for Everyone

Read Sofia’s letter about good citizens in her city neighborhood.

Read the letter

Read Sofia’s letter. Then answer the questions.

Dear Uncle Mateo

Last Saturday, our apartment block held a mural day. The old wall beside the entrance had faded paint and bits of litter nearby. I volunteered to help. I picked up litter, sorted brushes, and carried water for the painters. Neighbors of many ages came to work together.

At the busy corner, the crossing signal showed DON'T WALK. Our city's crossing law says people wait for WALK and use the marked crosswalk. I waited with my neighbor until WALK appeared. A driver stopped for us at the red light.

At the wall, people suggested colors for the mural. We listened to one another and took turns using the paint. We did not paint over another person's part. We also made room on the sidewalk for a neighbor using a wheelchair.

When the work was done, we put the brushes away and placed litter in bins. The wall looked brighter, and the sidewalk was clear. I hope our neighbors can work together on another project soon.Love, Sofia

What is Sofia's letter mostly about?

A. Neighbors should leave community jobs to paid workers.
B. Neighbors improve a shared place by helping, following laws, and showing respect.
C. A mural matters more than the people who live nearby.
D. City laws are less important during neighborhood projects.