Essential Question: Why do we need a government?
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Identify the main topic of a text
Identify author's purpose
recount story events
Describe the overall structure of a story
Acknowledge differences in points of view of characters
Compare and contrast key points on the same topic
Describe the connection between a series of events
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Essential Questions: Why do we need a government? How does the government help citizens everyday?
-We are lifelong learners.
-We have a growth mindset. We know we have the ability to learn. With perseverance and patience, we can learn anything. We do not let our failures shape us and limit us from obtaining success.
-We are bucket fillers. We try to make thoughtful choices. We know our choices impact us and others around us.
-We choose to be the kind kid. We know kindness is contagious and we have the ability to make a difference.