Good Citizenship and Community Involvement

Mr. Elmore reads 'Being a Good Citizen' by Mary Small, illustrating how living in a country is like being part of a club where everyone must contribute. The book provides examples of good citizenship, such as speaking against pollution, helping neighbors, welcoming new families, and voting. It concludes with a message of encouragement and suggests activities for further engagement.

What is the main idea of being a good citizen as introduced in the book?

• Being part of a special club where everyone contributes

• Ignoring community issues

• Focusing only on personal success

• Living independently without helping others

How does Jo demonstrate good citizenship?

• By cleaning up the park

• By helping his neighbor with groceries

• By speaking out against pollution

• By organizing a community event

What action does Kelly take to be a good citizen?

• She organizes a neighborhood watch

• She helps shovel a neighbor's sidewalk

• She donates to charity

• She volunteers at a local shelter

Why is voting considered an important part of being a good citizen?

• It helps in making personal decisions

• It ensures that local and state officials are elected

• It is a form of entertainment

• It is a way to avoid taxes

What is the significance of welcoming new families to the neighborhood?

• It is a way to show off the neighborhood

• It helps in making new friends

• It demonstrates good citizenship by fostering community spirit

• It is a chance to sell local products

What role does education play in good citizenship?

• It helps people understand their country's history

• It is only for personal growth

• It is not related to citizenship

• It helps people ignore community issues

How does Jeanna contribute to the safety of her community?

• By donating to local charities

• By working as a crossing guard

• By organizing community events

• By planting trees

What is one way Josh shows good citizenship?

• By protecting the small and weak from harm

• By organizing a sports event

• By donating books to the library

• By cleaning the local park

How do Ms. Marci and Samantha contribute to their neighborhood?

• By hosting a neighborhood party

• By starting a recycling program

• By planting flowers to beautify the area

• By organizing a community meeting

What is the overall message of the book 'Being a Good Citizen'?

• Citizenship is only about following laws

• Good citizenship involves diverse actions that benefit the community

• Citizenship is about personal success

• Good citizenship is about being famous