Citizenship Qualities

Jennifer heard some of the boys talking about starting a club. "Can I be in the club?" she asked. The boys said, "Sure! Anyone can be in our club"

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Gib decides that it isn't fair that his friend has to do laps for talking when he was also talking. He asks the teacher if he can walk laps with his friend because he also made a mistake.

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Amanda and Carly were planning to work on a homework project after school. Some of their other friends invited them to go to the park to play. Amanda said, " sorry, we are going to work on our homework project." Maybe next time!, said Carly

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Jack was bouncing a basketball in the living room. The ball knocked over a vase and broke it. He cleaned up the mess quickly before his mom got home. Later, his mom asked Jack, " Hey have you seen my flower vase?" Jack said, "Sorry mom, I accidentally broke it when I was playing basketball.

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At recess the third graders wanted to play kickball. Because Jason and Molly are such good players, they are usually captains. "I always get to be captain," said molly, "Why don't we let someone else have a turn?"

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Alice went to her friend's house to visit. Her parents made broccoli for dinner. Alice didn't like broccoli. Alice was still very grateful that her friend's parents would cook for her. She thanked them fo dinner and said she was grateful for their kindness.

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One neighborhood doesn't have any public transportation so it's difficult for citizens to go to the voting polls. Some volunteers offered to drive people to the public libraries so everyone had a chance to vote.

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A senator was found sneaking extra votes into the ballot. Even though he was very popular and helped his state, he was made to resign his position.

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Some businesses declare Election day, a holiday. That way everyone has a chance to go and vote in the elections without being afraid of being fired.

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One politician posts their beliefs about the government online so that all citizens can see their beliefs. That way everyone knows exactly who they are voting for.

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