Will You Sign My Petition? Guided Reading 6-Pack

Book excerpt: Why is the United States of America called the “land of the free”? What is the right to petition? Third grade students will answer these questions and more with this exciting and informative 6-pack of nonfiction readers. Will You Sign My Petition? 6-Pack • Explains the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to improve communities • Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students engaged • Connects essential ideas such as laws and democracy to students’ daily lives • Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will empower students to make change • Offers a detailed lesson plan that will facilitate implementation of activities With the power of petition at their fingertips, Americans across the country have the ability to make a difference. This teacher-approved 6-pack explains what petitions are and how they are used. With a related fiction story, vibrant images, index, and other fantastic features, this 6-pack of books shows third grade students that petitions are a great way to improve their communities—and the world. This 6-pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.