So how can you, as a citizen, make your community and
country a better place? Don't wait until you are 18 and
can vote.
Read the passage, and think about how the writer
expresses his ideas and attitude to motivate a youn
audience.
Which words help you understand what the author :
encouraging kids to do?
How would you describe the tone?
If you and your friends put your heads together, you'll
find lots of ways to practice citizenship every day.
When
you
collect canned goods for a food drive, you're
being a good citizen. If you attend a rally to protect the
environment, you're being a citizen. Even speaking out at
a city council or school board meeting is good citizenship.
-Citizenship,
Jason Skog
Why are the word choice and tone appropriate for thi
audience?
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