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Grade 1 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-1NO9I5T-1H2U

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1.What does a map show?
2.Name one job that serves a community.
3.What direction is opposite north?
4.What symbol represents the United States?
5.What does a compass rose show?
6.What is a neighborhood?
7.Who helps put out fires?
8.Who leads a city government?
9.Why do communities have laws?
10.Name a type of transportation.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. What does a map show?Places and locations
  2. Name one job that serves a community.Any valid community job
  3. What direction is opposite north?South
  4. What symbol represents the United States?The U.S. flag
  5. What does a compass rose show?Directions
  6. What is a neighborhood?An area where people live near one another
  7. Who helps put out fires?A firefighter
  8. Who leads a city government?A mayor
  9. Why do communities have laws?To protect people and keep order
  10. Name a type of transportation.Car, bus, train, bike, boat, or plane

Worked example

Identify the time, place, people, and evidence in the question.

Common mistake

Treating an opinion as a historical fact.

Helpful hint

Look for context and source evidence.