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Cast Your Vote
6-pack
ISBN: 9780790307633
Copyright Date: 2004
Grade Level:
4
Reading Level:
P
Strategy/Skill:
Figurative language, Vocabulary and word study
Genre:
Realistic Fiction
Theme/Topic:
Challenge, Character Education, Humor, School and Community
Classification:
Fiction
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Book Summary
Juan’s class is holding an election for class president, but he’s not sure that he wants to run. By exercising his civic responsibility, Juan learns that he has some ideas worth sharing and a desire to change things for the better.
Features of the Book
- Chapter titles with cultural references and double meanings
- Different points of view
- Specialized vocabulary – platform, Student Council, campaign, candidate
- Figurative language – similes
- Humor
- Dialogue
Purpose
Cast Your Vote can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills and understandings:
- making and revising predictions
- forming opinions based on evidence and personal preferences
- analyzing cause and effect
- identifying forms of civic discussion and participation in a democracy
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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