Texas Community Studies Weekly #7

Read the section "Every Little Bit Helps."

Which word best describes Gaby?

• strong

• worried

• caring

• angry

Read the section "Every Little Bit Helps."

Why is it important that the story takes place in the summer?

• It is too hot to build a house.

• Gaby is not in school and can help at the house.

• Gaby’s friends can go swimming.

• Everyone can drink lemonade.

Read the section "Every Little Bit Helps."

How could Emanuel tell that Gaby liked helping at the house?

• She didn't want to go to the movies with him.

• She only took short breaks.

• She brought her wagon from home.

• She was going to paint later that day.

Read the section "Good Citizens."

In the section "Volunteer," the word volunteer means ____________.

• to work with others

• to provide opportunities

• to deliver food

• to donate your time

Read the section "Good Citizens."

Look at the diagram below and answer the next question.

Which of the following belongs in the empty box?

• Communities

• Laws for Citizens

• Good citizens

• Volunteer Opportunities

Read the section "Good Citizens."

What is the section called "Obey Laws" mainly about?

• why classrooms have rules

• how laws help people

• when drivers must obey laws

• safety rules

Read the section "The President of the United States."

One reason a person could not be president of the United States is _____________.

• the job does not pay well

• the person is not old enough

• the person does not have a college education

• the person is not a lawyer

What is going to be the end result of all the hard work put in by the volunteers?

• a new wagon and ice cold drinks

• a house for someone in need

• a new house for Gaby and her family

• a happy memory of working together

Read the section "Harriet the Brave".

Which state did Harriett reach for freedom?

• Maine

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• New Jersey

Read the section "Harriet the Brave".

Who else had the name Harriet?

• Minty's husband

• Minty's mom

• Minty's husband

• the man Minty saw get captured