Reading assignment: Roles of politicians

Reading Assignment: Roles of Politicians is a 16-page PDF teaching resource to help students in grades 3-6 learn about the roles and responsibilities of politicians. Students begin by making predictions and activating prior knowledge about the topic. Next, they read an informative text with illustrations explaining what politicians do. The resource includes reading strategies to improve comprehension, as well as comprehension questions with an answer key for teachers. Finally, students make connections, give their opinion about the text, identify their favorite passage, and complete a creative writing activity transforming into a politician. This versatile resource can be used for whole group instruction, small group work, independent practice, or homework.