Making Tough Choices: Exploring Graphic Treatment in Citizen

How does the graphic support the text that states, "Citizens have the power to shape their neighborhoods, cities, and country"?

• The image suggests that there are many ways to shape issues in a democratic country.

• The image shows that shaping new issues can be as difficult as trying to bend a stone.

• The image reveals that reshaping issues can involve people from all walks of life

• The image represents an issue as an object that a man is physically trying to reshape.

How does the graphic help readers understand that paying taxes and taking part in jury duty are legal responsibilities?

• The graphic demonstrates that the jury has declared the woman guilty.

• The graphic shows a courtroom and judge that represent the law.

• The graphic shows that the woman is a lawyer who is trying a case before a judge.

• The graphic illustrates what happens when the woman serves on a jury.

How does the graphic of the blind mice nearing the cliff illustrate "obeying too much"?

• It shows that following unfair or harsh laws can lead to disaster.

• It shows that many people were killed in Nazi Germany.

• It shows that Adolph Hitler invaded several countries in Europe

• It shows that many people lost their sight in the 1930s and 1940s.

What does the graphic with the car help readers understand about good citizenship?

• The best place to talk about good citizenship is in a car.

• Parents can teach their children about good citizenship.

• Mothers are the only ones who really practice good citizenship.

• Good citizenship includes opening car doors for other people.

Which statement best describes how the two pictures contrast two types of citizens?

• One picture shows a negative view of an uninvolved citizen, while the other shows a positive representation of an active citizen.

• One picture shows a citizen who is uninterested in politics, while the other shows a citizen who wants to be president

• One picture shows that citizens who act like robots make poor decisions, while the other shows that good citizens always vote.

• One picture shows that behaving like a robot bothers citizens, while the other shows that being an active citizen inspires people.

How does the graphic of the boy with the hat support the text in the speech bubbles?

• It makes readers feel guilty about their actions.

• It helps readers understand difficult information.

• It grabs readers' attention with a fun image.

• It inspires readers to learn more about the image.

Examine this image from Citizenship and read President Kennedy’s quote in the speech bubble.

How does this quote reinforce the author's purpose in the book?

• It stresses the need for each citizen to take responsibility for his or her own well-being.

• It introduces the idea of citizens giving back more to the community than they take.

• It helps frame the idea that citizenship requires being actively involved in civic life.

• It states the theme that citizens and great leaders need to work together.

Before women were allowed to vote, both men and women organized, protested, and marched. Finally, in 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution gave women the right to vote.

How does this example support the author's main purpose in the book?

• It shows how citizens' actions affect today's issues.

• It analyzes how citizenship was different in the past.

• It explains what an amendment to the Constitution is.

• It shows that citizens' actions can change society.

Which statement best expresses the author's main purpose in Citizenship?

• Using both text and entertaining graphics, the author informs readers about the importance of responsible citizenship and encourages readers to be good citizens.

• Using both text and informative graphics, the author analyzes how our views of citizenship have developed over time, as more people have begun to participate in community events.

• Using both text and eye-catching graphics, the author entertains readers with funny examples of citizenship and shows readers that a sense of humor is important in shaping our country.

• Using both text and fun graphics, the author persuades readers that, while citizenship is extremely difficult, it is their duty as citizens to participate.

What is the author's main purpose in describing some citizens as robots?

• to grab the attention of citizens who like science fiction characters

• to compare what robots can do to what humans can do

• to show that to be a good citizen, you should not treat people like robots

• to state that good citizenship requires acting and thinking independently