Voting for President

Teach students that every vote matters! This engaging Grade 4 nonfiction reader describes how Americans elect a president.

Voting for President

• Explains how presidential elections work and explores the history of this process
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested
• Connects important concepts such as voting rights and leadership to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students excited about their future right to vote

From voting at a local polling place to being a member of the Electoral College, every citizen plays a role in presidential elections. This teacher-approved reader offers a variety of text features and covers the important process of voting a U.S. president into office. With an illustrated fiction story, index, relevant images, and other meaningful features, this reader demonstrates to fourth grade students why electing the president of the United States is a key right and responsibility.