Appendix A Insert General Picture of Citizenship

Ross had been learning about good citizenship at school. He decided to spend the day being a good citizen. First, he helped his younger sister find her shoes. His mom was pleased, so she put some extra snack money in his schoolbag. At school, Ross helped a boy who had dropped his books on the sidewalk. Then, after school, Ross saw his neighbor calling for her dog, Buster. Ross helped her find Buster. That night, Ross said, “I had a great day!” Ross had been learning about good citizenship at school. He decided to spend the day being a good citizen. First, he helped his younger sister find her shoes. His mom was pleased, so she put some extra snack money in his schoolbag. At school, Ross helped a boy who had dropped his books on the sidewalk. Then, after school, Ross saw his neighbor calling for her dog, Buster. Ross helped her find Buster. That night, Ross said, “I had a great day!”

A Good Citizen A “citizen” is a person who lives in a certain community. You are a citizen of your home, school, and community. A “citizen” is a person who lives in a certain community. You are a citizen of your home, school, and community.

Is this good citizenship? The second graders decided to plant flowers at the school. Insert Picture

YES!

Is this good citizenship? Maria helps clean up the house. Insert Picture

YES!

Is this good citizenship? John visits the elderly in the nursing home. Insert Picture

YES!

Good citizenship means… get involved in your school. get involved in your school. become a part of a neighborhood. become a part of a neighborhood. help make your school or community great. help make your school or community great. participate in projects to preserve your city and your country. participate in projects to preserve your city and your country. help family and friends. help family and friends.