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Grade 1 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-1L6D2X2-1H2U

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1.What is a rule?
2.Why do communities have laws?
3.Who helps put out fires?
4.Name one need people have.
5.What direction is opposite north?
6.What symbol represents the United States?
7.Where do people borrow books?
8.What does a compass rose show?
9.Name one job that serves a community.
10.Who leads a city government?

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. What is a rule?An agreed guide for behavior
  2. Why do communities have laws?To protect people and keep order
  3. Who helps put out fires?A firefighter
  4. Name one need people have.Food, water, shelter, or clothing
  5. What direction is opposite north?South
  6. What symbol represents the United States?The U.S. flag
  7. Where do people borrow books?A library
  8. What does a compass rose show?Directions
  9. Name one job that serves a community.Any valid community job
  10. Who leads a city government?A mayor

Worked example

Identify the time, place, people, and evidence in the question.

Common mistake

Treating an opinion as a historical fact.

Helpful hint

Look for context and source evidence.