Key Vocabulary
right
something that you can do or have by law.
responsibility
taking care of something an taking the blame if it goes wrong. be responsible. take responsibility. duty.
choose
to pick something or someone from among others.
respect
polite behavior toward someone. show respect to. rude.
duty
something that you must do. vote.
act
to do something. how you behave. act responsibly.
express
to tell others your ideas using words, gestures or behavior.
idea
a thought about something. get an idea.
Exercise
| Rights | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Acting freely | Making laws |
| Expressing your idea | Following laws |
| Choosing leaders | Showing respect for others |
Match each word with its definition:
- something that you must do. (duty)
- to do something. (act)
- polite behavior toward someone. (respect)
- something that you can do or have by law. (right)
- to pick something or someone form among others. (choose)
- taking care of something and take the blame if it goes wrong. (responsibility)
True of False
| Statement | True or False |
|---|---|
| Responsibility is polite behavior toward someone. | F |
| Your duty is what you must do. | T |
| Right means to do something with a purpose. | F |
Reading passage
All citizens have rights and responsibilities. We have the right to express our ideas, and the right to act freely. Choosing the leaders of our community is also a right.
We can do our part in making laws by choosing our leaders, so this can be one of our responsibilities too. Another important responsibility we have is to follow lows and show respect for others.
These are the key duties of citizens. So remember we can enjoy our rights, but we must do our duties at the same time. In this way, we can be good citizens to make our community a better, safer, and happier place to live.
Reading skill
Cause and Effect
All citizens have rights and responsibilities.
We have the right to express our (ideas), act (freely), and choose our (leaders).
We have responsibilities to follow (laws), and show (respect) for others.
Then we can make our community a better, safer, and happier place.
Comprehension
- Everyone has the right to express (ideas).
- All citizens have (responsibilities and rights).
- We can do our part in making laws (by choosing our leaders).
- The key duties of citizens are to (show respect for others and follow laws).
source
From American Textbook Reading Social Studies 05 52:53