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Book meta-data
  • Reading Box: Emerald (Levels 25-26)
  • Year: Three
  • Fiction/Nonfiction: Fiction
  • Theme/Topic: Challenge, Character education, Humour, School and community
  • Genre: Realistic fiction
  • Strategy/Skills: Using texts as models, Making connections, Asking and answering questions
  • Page Count: 32
  • Reading Level: 25
  • Item Code: 200225
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  • Curriculum Codes: ACELT1594, ACELT1596, ACELT1599, ACELT1600, ACELY1679, ACELY1680, ACELT1605, ACELT1606, ACELY1691, ACELY1692, ACELA1512, ACELT1608, ACELY1698, ACELY1702, ACELY1703
Reader Description

John's class is holding elections for class president, and Sofia has nominated herself. John decides to run against her, but he has no policies and he's afraid of public speaking. His chances don't look good.

After you have completed the Reader

Imagine you are running for class president. Write a short speech to tell your classmates how you will improve your school. Make sure you talk about the skills you have that will be good for the job and why people should vote for you. Read the speech to someone in your family. Would they vote for you?

Support Materials

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Lesson Plan

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Printable Reader

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Discussion Cards

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