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First ask the students what they think makes a good government work. Then ask them to think about this idea while you read the book. After the students show you that they understand the connectedness of this idea then explain the idea of checks and balances and how it works in our government then talk about the ideas of what make a good citizen and expand upon how the town is like a well oiled machine and that is how a government runs.

After the discussion the teacher will lead the students in creating a web about what makes a government work.

Additional Standards: This book could be used to teach students more about citizenship as it relates to government.