Informational Text —Meet the Governors Worksheet

Grades

Standards

RI.3.10

RF.3.4

RF.3.4.A

RI.3.1

Formats

PRINT+DIGITAL RESOURCE

This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksshet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.

About the "Meet the Governor" Worksheet

"Meet the Governor" worksheet offers an insightful activity for children to understand the role and responsibilities of a state governor. This interactive and printable worksheet includes a comprehensive passage that explains what a governor does, how they are elected, and their influence on state decisions. Children will learn about the importance of the governor's role in managing the state's budget, approving or vetoing laws, and proposing new laws. By relating the governor's duties to real-life examples, the worksheet helps children grasp the significance of local government in their everyday lives.

Furthermore, the worksheet includes engaging questions that prompt children to research their state's governor. They will identify their governor, explore the governor's website, and reflect on their findings. This interactive and printable worksheet not only enhances reading comprehension and critical thinking but also encourages civic awareness and participation. It’s an excellent resource for educators and parents aiming to introduce children to the fundamentals of state governance and the democratic process.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

Understanding the role and responsibilities of a state governor.
Enhancing research skills by exploring the governor's website.

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

Gain knowledge about state governance and the election process.
Develop critical thinking skills by analyzing the governor's decisions and policies.

Psychomotor

Improve fine motor skills through writing answers to the questions.
Enhance hand-eye coordination by following the research and writing tasks.

Affective

Foster a positive attitude towards learning about government and civic duties.
Encourage empathy and understanding by reflecting on the governor's impact on the state.

Interpersonal/Social

Promote discussions about local government and its significance with family and peers.
Encourage sharing of personal reflections and civic knowledge in a group setting.

Common core standards covered

RF.3.4

Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

RF.3.4.a

Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.

RI.3.1

Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

RI.3.10

By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, at the high end of the grades 2–3 text complexity band independently and proficiently.