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Read Kansas! Intermediate - I-1 Getting to Know Government

This fourth grade lesson is designed to teach students about the functions of state government. The seat belt law is presented as a model. Students will read one Read Kansas! card and complete a graphic organizer to locate main ideas and supporting details. The lesson is designed to take one class period.


Getting to Know Government

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To view a PDF of the front and back, click on the card

4th Grade Government Standards:

  • Benchmark 5, Indicator 1: The student describes the function of state governments (e.g., to establish law for the state, provide public service, provide public safety).

4th Grade Reading Standards:

  • Benchmark 4, Indicator 10: The student identifies the topic, main idea(s), and supporting details in appropriate-level texts.

Kansas College and Career Ready Standards:

  • RI.4.2: The student determines the main idea of a text and explains how it is supported by key details; summarizes the text.

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