Question

Rewrite in a 4th graders response

Citizens are responsible for voting in elections so they can help choose the leaders who represent them.
They should try to stay informed about what’s happening in their community, their state, and the country.
Citizens are expected to respect other people’s rights and opinions, even when they don’t agree.
They should take part in their community by helping out or supporting local events when they can.
Citizens should pay attention to public issues and share their opinions to help improve society.
They should serve on a jury when they’re chosen, because it helps keep the justice system fair.
Citizens are also responsible for treating others with fairness and equality.

Answer 1

Here is a version a 4th grader might write:

- Citizens should vote in elections when they are grown-ups so we can pick leaders who help our community.
- They should try to learn what is happening in our town, state, and country by reading or asking questions.
- Citizens must respect other people’s rights and opinions, even when they disagree.
- They should help out in their community by volunteering or joining local events.
- People should pay attention to important issues and share their ideas to make things better.
- When chosen, citizens should serve on a jury as adults because it helps keep the court fair.
- Citizens should always treat others fairly and equally.

Doing these things helps make our country and communities better.