Texas TEKS 2.10

2.10 is a TEKS knowledge and skills statement. These are the student expectations under it.

• 2.10.A

  identify characteristics of good citizenship, including truthfulness, justice, equality, respect for oneself and others, responsibility in daily life, and parti...

• 2.10.B

  identify historical figures and other individuals who have exemplified good citizenship such as Paul Revere, Abigail Adams, World War II Women Airforce Service ...

• 2.10.C

  identify ways to actively practice good citizenship, including involvement in community service.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students recognize honest, fair, respectful, and responsible actions. They connect those actions to people from history and explain ways children can help their school or community.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

Students can name a citizenship trait, point to evidence in a person's actions, and explain why it helped others. They can describe one realistic way to participate or serve.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may think good citizenship only means obeying rules or voting. They may confuse popularity or bravery with citizenship without explaining how an action served others. They may also assume children cannot participate.

04

How to Assess It

Give this exit ticket: “Choose Paul Revere, Abigail Adams, a WASP, a Navajo Code Talker, or Sojourner Truth. Name one citizenship trait and one action that shows it.”

1. 01

   Give pairs action cards to sort under honest, fair, respectful, responsible, and community-minded, then ask them to defend one choice.

2. 02

   Read a short biography and ask, “Which action best shows good citizenship, and what evidence supports your answer?”

3. 03

   Play Citizenship Charades, with students acting out actions such as returning lost property, listening respectfully, volunteering, or learning about a school issue.

4. 04

   Create a class service plan to collect books, clean a shared space, or write thank-you notes to local helpers.

• 3.9

  Citizenship. The student understands characteristics of good citizenship as exemplified by historical and contemporary figures and organizations. The student is...

• 7.17

  Citizenship. The student understands the importance of effective leadership in a democratic society. The student is expected to:

• 8.19

  Citizenship. The student understands the rights and responsibilities of citizens of the United States. The student is expected to:

• 1.12

  The 1st Grade version of this standard.