Exploring Grace for President: Themes and Activities

In 'Grace for President,' Grace Campbell learns there has never been a female U.S. president and decides to run for class president. Her teacher uses this as a learning opportunity about elections. Grace faces competition from Thomas, a popular student, and learns about electoral votes. Both candidates campaign with slogans and promises. On election day, Grace wins by a narrow margin, thanks to a classmate's support. The story concludes with Grace expressing her ambition to become the U.S. president, inspiring her classmates.

What inspired Grace to decide to become president one day?

• A conversation with her parents

• A lesson about past U.S. presidents

• A book she read

• A movie about presidents

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Who did Grace's class nominate to run against her in the school election?

• Samuel Green

• Anthony Wallas

• Thomas Cobb

• Robbie Wallas

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What was one of Grace's campaign promises?

• Free soccer lessons

• More science fairs

• Better school lunches

• Free tutoring

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How many electoral votes were needed to win the school election?

• 250

• 300

• 270

• 538

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Which state cast the deciding votes in the school election?

• Wyoming

• Texas

• California

• New York

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What did Grace do to show her commitment to her campaign promises before the election?

• She volunteered in the cafeteria

• She started a new club

• She organized a fundraiser

• She wrote a school newsletter

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What was Thomas's reaction to losing the election?

• He was surprised

• He didn't care

• He was happy for Grace

• He was angry

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Why did Sam vote for Grace?

• Because he disliked Thomas

• Because Grace promised him a reward

• Because they were best friends

• Because he thought she was the best candidate

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What leadership role does Grace aspire to in the future?

• School principal

• Mayor

• President of the United States

• Governor

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What activity does the teacher suggest at the end of the story?

• Write an essay about being president

• Draw a picture of yourself as president

• Create a campaign poster

• Debate on school issues

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