Comprehension
Who is the main character of the story?
a) Thomas
b) Grace
c) Sam
d) Emma
b) Grace
votes mean in the story?
a) A group of people in a classroom
b) A list of rules
c) A way to make a choice in an election
d) A type of game students play
c) A way to make a choice in an electionWhat does
What is the genre of Grace for President?
a) Poetry
b) Nonfiction
c) Realistic Fiction
d) Fantasy
c) Realistic Fiction
What surprised Grace at the beginning of the story?
a) There were no girl presidents
b) Her teacher gave her a new book
c) Her class went on a field trip
d) She won a prize
a) There were no girl presidents
If someone volunteered, what did they do?
a) They won a big prize
b) They helped without being asked or paid
c) They told people what to do
d) They waited for someone else to go first
b) They helped without being asked or paid
What does realistic fiction mean?
a) A story that could happen in real life but is made up
b) A story about magical creatures and talking animals
c) A book with facts about real people or events
d) A type of story with only pictures
a) A story that could happen in real life but is made up
What did Grace decide to do after learning about past presidents?
a) Run for class president
b) Become a teacher
c) Write a report about presidents
d) Vote for another student
a) Run for class president
What are promises?
a) A way to make a speech
b) Things you say you will do and should keep
c) A type of rule in the classroom
d) Fun games people play
b) Things you say you will do and should keep
What is the main idea of Grace for President?
a) Only boys can become president
b) Grace works hard to show she can be a leader
c) The class election was unfair
d) The teacher picks the class president
b) Grace works hard to show she can be a leader
How was the class election set up?
a) Each student got one vote
b) The teacher picked the winner
c) Each student represented a state and its electoral votes
d) Grace and Thomas had to give speeches, and the teacher picked
c) Each student represented a state and its electoral votes
If someone is determined, what does that mean?
a) They keep trying, even when something is hard
b) They give up when something is difficult
c) They change their mind all the time
d) They only do things that are easy
a) They keep trying, even when something is hard
What is one reading strategy that helps us understand the story?
a) Skipping pages to finish quickly
b) Asking questions while reading
c) Ignoring important words
d) Only looking at the pictures
b) Asking questions while reading
Why did Thomas think he would win?
a) He had more experience
b) He was taller
c) He was the best at math
d) Boys had more votes
d) Boys had more votes
What are issues in an election?
a) The names of students running for office
b) Problems or topics that candidates talk about
c) A type of book about government
d) A list of school rules
b) Problems or topics that candidates talk about
How can you tell what the author’s purpose is in Grace for President?
a) The author gives facts about real presidents
b) The author makes up a fun, silly story
c) The author teaches a lesson about leadership and fairness
d) The author writes about a magical election
c) The author teaches a lesson about leadership and fairness
What did Grace do to earn votes?
a) She promised to give candy to everyone
b) She worked hard to help her classmates
c) She ignored her classmates and let them decide
d) She asked her teacher to pick her
b) She worked hard to help her classmates
What does responsibility mean?
a) A type of schoolwork
b) A way to play a game
c) A word for a person running in an election
d) Something important that someone is in charge of
d) Something important that someone is in charge of
Why is cause and effect an important skill for understanding the story?
a) It helps us guess what happens at the end
b) It helps us see how events are connected
c) It helps us learn new vocabulary
d) It helps us focus only on the main character
b) It helps us see how events are connected
How did Grace win the election?
a) She got more total votes
b) Sam cast the final electoral vote for her
c) The teacher changed the rules
d) She asked Thomas to let her win
b) Sam cast the final electoral vote for her
What are rights?
a) A way to win an election
b) Promises that a teacher makes
c) Things that people are allowed to do or have
d) A type of law in a classroom
c) Things that people are allowed to do or have
What is the problem in the story?
a) The teacher cancels the election
b) Grace doesn’t know how to be a leader
c) Grace wants to be president, but Thomas thinks he will win because he is a boy
d) Grace and Thomas become best friends right away
c) Grace wants to be president, but Thomas thinks he will win because he is a boy
What lesson does this story teach?
a) Only boys can be president
b) Working hard and being kind can help you succeed
c) Winning is the most important thing
d) You should always vote for your best friend
b) Working hard and being kind can help you succeed
In the story, what does champion mean?
a) A way to give a speech
b) A person who teaches a class
c) Someone who works hard and wins
d) A type of prize
c) Someone who works hard and wins
ow does Grace solve the problem?
a) She gives up and lets Thomas win
b) She works hard, shows leadership, and wins the election
c) She asks her teacher to pick her
d) She changes the election rules
b) She works hard, shows leadership, and wins the election