Talking about Civics ebook
Item 124391
Grade 5-8
Lexile 720L
ISBN 9781087630588
Language English
Guided Rd. Level U
Teach students how to engage in healthy, constructive conversations! This powerful Grade 5 nonfiction reader gives students the tools they need to talk productively about civics issues.
Talking about Civics
- Explores important everyday challenges such as resolving arguments, finding reliable sources, and actively listening to others
- Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to interest students
- Connects important ideas such as empathy and bias to students’ daily lives
- Includes a glossary, discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to engage students in civic discourse
Sometimes dialogue about what’s best for our communities, our country, and our world can be difficult. This relevant, teacher-approved reader helps students learn how to approach civics conversations with solid facts and open minds. With an illustrated fiction story, index, and other useful features, this reader shows fifth grade students how to talk thoughtfully with others about today’s issues.
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