So how can you, as a citizen, make your community and country a better place? Don’t wait until your 18 and can vote If you and your friends put your heads together, you’ll find lots of ways to practice citizenship and everyday. When you collect canned goods for a food drive, you’re being a good citizen. Even speaking out at a city council or school board meeting is good citizenship. -citizenship Jason Skog

Read the passage and think about how the writer expresses his ideas and attitude to motivate a young audience.

Which words help you understand what the author is encouraging kids to do?

ANSWERS: heads together, 18, friends, practice

How would you describe the tone?

ANSWERS: encouraging

Why are the word choice and tone appropriate for this audience?

ANSWERS: They get kids excited.