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Section 3.1
Role of a Citizen
Section 3.2
Do Your Part
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Section 3.1 Role of a Citizen
• There are many
opportunities for you to
make a difference.
• You can do this by
showing responsibility
and building leadership
skills.
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Content Vocabulary
citizen
citizenship
accountability
leadership
collaboration
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Academic Vocabulary
capacity
chair
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Make a Difference
• A citizen is a member of a community.
• Citizenship is the way you handle your
responsibilities as a citizen.
citizen
citizenship
A member of a community
The way that you handle your
responsibilities as a citizen.
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Make a Difference
• Citizens work to make a difference.
• Making a difference can mean volunteering,
working with others, or organizing.
What can you do to make a difference
in your community?
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Show Responsibility
• You need to be responsible by doing your share
and supporting others.
• You can show responsibility personally, at home,
at work, at school, and in the community.
• At home, you can show responsibility by doing
chores, caring for other family members, and
listening to others.
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Show Responsibility
• In school, be on time to class, do your homework,
make school a safe place to be, and support your
school’s events.
• On the job, be on time, follow directions, work
efficiently, follow the rules, and respect your
coworkers.
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Become a Leader
• Leadership is the direction and motivation that
helps a team or group achieve its goals.
• Leaders influence and inspire others through
example and direction.
leadership
The ability to direct and
motivate a team or group to
achieve its goals.
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Become a Leader
• Leadership roles can be found in organizations,
teams, and groups.
How can having a capable leader help
an organization attract and keep
members?
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Become a Leader
• Benefits of leadership include gaining experience
in communicating, learning to resolve conflicts,
developing confidence, and learning skills.
• Collaboration is the combined efforts of all in a
group.
collaboration
The cooperative efforts of
everyone in a group.
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Section 3.2 Do Your Part
• Participating in
organizations and
volunteer activities are
effective ways to make a
difference in your
community.
• Citizenship comes with
both rights and
responsibilities.
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Content Vocabulary
outreach program
volunteer
service learning
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Academic Vocabulary
restrict
cultivate
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Participate in Organizations
• Becoming involved in an organization is a way to
make a difference.
• Organizations combine the talents, skills, energy,
and resources of their members to achieve their
goals.
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Participate in Organizations
• Organizations can be school related or community
outreach programs, which offer assistance to the
community.
outreach programs
A program that offers
assistance or services to the
community, usually as an act of
charity or goodwill.
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Participate in Organizations
• Active involvement means attending meetings
regularly, participating, following through, and
developing leadership skills.
• Opportunities for leadership in organizations
include working on committees, as an officer,
coordinating projects, and managing people.
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Volunteering in Your Community
• A volunteer is someone who puts caring into
action by offering services free of charge.
volunteer
Someone who offers
services free of charge to
help others.
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Volunteering in Your Community
• Volunteers offer talent, skill, and time to improve
the lives of others.
• Volunteering helps you learn job skills, develop a
network of people who share your interests,
learning about different people, and brings feelings
of self-worth and fulfillment.
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Volunteering in Your Community
• Service learning is taking what you learn in school
and using it to meet a community need.
service learning
Taking classroom learning and
using it to meet a community
need.
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Citizens’ Rights and Responsibilities
• Citizenship brings with it both rights and
responsibilities.
• Rights include receiving an education, police
protection, right to practice any religion, and the
right to express feelings publicly.
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Citizens’ Rights and Responsibilities
• Responsibilities include respecting others’ rights,
obeying laws, preventing and reporting crime,
paying taxes, participating in government, and
serving in the military, if asked.
What other actions can you take to
show support for your community?
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Chapter 3 Responsible Citizenship
Chapter Summary
Section 3.1
The Role of a Citizen
• There are many opportunities for you to make a
difference in the lives of others by being
responsible, doing your share, and using your
skills, time, and talent to help others.
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Chapter Summary
Section 3.1
The Role of a Citizen
• Show responsibility by being reliable and
accountable at home, at school, and at work.
• Many responsible citizens take on leadership
roles.
• These will help you develop your confidence and
leadership skills.
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Chapter Summary
Section 3.2
Get Involved
• Participating in organizations is a good way to help
make a difference.
• There are many different types of organizations.
• Volunteering is a great way to improve the lives of
others while building your own skills.
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Chapter Summary
Section 3.2
Get Involved
• All citizens have certain rights and responsibilities.
• Taking an active role and being a responsible
citizen can make your community a better place to
live.
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Review
Do you remember the vocabulary terms from this
chapter? Use the following slides to check your
knowledge of the definitions.
The slides in this section include both English
and Spanish terms and definitions.
Start
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citizen
A member of a
community.
ciudadano
Un miembro de una
comunidad.
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citizenship
The way that you
handle your
responsibilities as a
citizen.
ciudadanía
La forma en que
manejas tus
responsabilidades de
ciudadano.
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accountability
valor
A person who acts as a
teacher and guide.
Persona que
desempeña el papel de
maestro o guía.
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leadership
liderazgo
The ability to direct and
motivate a team or
group to achieve its
goals.
La habilidad de dirigir y
motivar un equipo o
grupo a alcanzar sus
objetivos o metas.
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collaboration
The cooperative efforts
of everyone in a group.
colaboración
Esfuerzos de
cooperación de todas
las personas de un
grupo.
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outreach program
A program that offers
assistance or services to the
community, usually as an act of
charity or goodwill.
programa de
asistencia social
Programa que ofrece
asistencia o servicios a la
comunidad, normalmente
como un acto de caridad o
buena voluntad.
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volunteer
voluntario
Someone who offers
services free of charge
to help others.
Alguien que ofrece sus
servicios para ayudar a
otros gratis.
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service learning
Taking classroom
learning and using it to
meet a community
need.
servicio a la comunidad
para estudiantes
El buen juicio y la
sensibilidad necesarios
para evitar avergonzar a
otros y para mantener
privada la información
personal.
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capacity
capacidad
Maximum amount
possible or potential.
Máxima cantidad
posible o potencial.
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chair
presidencia
An office or position of
authority.
Oficina o posición de
autoridad
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restrict
restringir
Limit.
Limitar.
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cultivate
cultivar
Encourage.
Animar o incitar.
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Chapter 3
The Amazing
World of Food
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