Every Vote Counts

Which statement from the text best supports the author's point of view that voting is important?

• Kids Voting USA wants kids to vote now.

• Each year, people who are 18 years and older pick new leaders.

• Voting gives Americans the power to choose.

• Which pet was the favorite?

What best describes the author's point of view on voting?

• Voting is not a big deal.

• Voting should be done by adults only.

• Voting is important.

• Voting consists of filling out a ballot.

Look at page 135. Voting gives Americans the ______ to choose.

• election

• power

• vote

• government

What is the main idea of Every Vote Counts!

• We choose our favorite candidate by marking a paper ballot.

• Voting is important, and it is important for kids to learn about the importance of voting.

• Choosing the best candidate is extremely important.

• Elections determine our President, and we want our President to be the best.

What is the genre of Every Vote Counts!?

• Expository

• Poetry

• Folktale

• Realistic fiction

Look at page 135. What is the main idea of paragraph two?

• The constitution gives us the right to vote.

• Ballots are a form with the names of candidates.

• Elections are held every year in the United States.

• Voting helps kids learn to be independent.

Look at page 136. What is the author's point of view about people not voting?

• People shouldn't vote. Voting is bad.

• People not voting is sad. People should vote!

• Voting is not important.

• Voting is too hard and no one should vote.

Look at the captions on pages 136 and 137. What are the steps in voting?

• Vote, mark a ballot, then sign in.

• Sign in, vote, then mark a ballot.

• Sign in, mark a ballot, then vote.

Look at page 137. A ______ is a special form with the names of candidates on it.

• election

• ballot

• announce

• government

Which statement from the text best supports the author's point of view that voting is important?

• Kids Voting USA wants kids to vote now.

• Each year, people who are 18 years and older pick new leaders.

• Voting gives Americans the power to choose.

• Which pet was the favorite?