Mom For City Council Gr4~5 ESL HW

What is a City Council?

• A Park

• A group of people who make laws for a town or city. (Fix Problems as well)

• A group of people who make a city.

• A person who helps other people.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What helps mom get into the City Council? What action does she have to do?

• Mom complains about the roads and how they struggle to do their jobs.

• Mom has to gather a bunch of signatures in the ballot.

• Mom surveys the local neighbors on what they think needs to be fixed.

• Mom starts canvassing and it works!

• Mom is now in the City Council.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Mom wants to join the ....

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is something that you think would be a problem for the city council?

(HINT: Draw some problem that the people of any city would probably want to fix. For example, in the story they wanted to fix the road.

Write a small description about a Problem in your community that should be fixed by the City Council. At least 2-3 sentences.

Does the little girl support her mom in the beginning as much as she does at the end? (Yes or No)

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Why does Mom want to run for City Council?

• She is bored and needs a job to earn enough money.

• She doesn't like her neighbors and thinks they should be punished.

• She wants to make her community a better place after seeing the roads.

• She notices a fire station that needs help and fixation.

• She wants attention. She wants everyone to like and vote for her, only because she wants to be famous.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the main focus of city councils when making decisions?

• Improving the city for families, kids, and all the people who live there

• Maximizing profits for businesses in the city

• Ignoring the needs of the residents

• Focusing only on the needs of the wealthy individuals

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Comprehending a text

What are some of the important decisions made by city councils for cities?

• Building infrastructure, organizing events, and managing public transportation

• Making laws, deciding on budgets, and planning for the future of communities

• Enforcing traffic rules, collecting taxes, and providing healthcare services

• Promoting tourism, regulating businesses, and maintaining public parks

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Main ideas and supporting details

What is the main responsibility of city councils?

• To listen to the needs and concerns of the people who live in the city and work with the mayor

• To enforce traffic laws in the city

• To manage the city's budget and finances

• To organize community events and festivals

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Main ideas and supporting details