Reading Worksheet · Grades 3–6
Reading a Ballot Worksheet
A printable reading worksheet for grades 3-6 on reading a ballot. Students read a sample election ballot to find offices, candidates, and the marked choices, answer eight questions about it, and respond to four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
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Subject
Reading
Grades
Grades 3–6
Skill Focus
Reading a Ballot, functional text
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A ballot is a form used to record votes in an election, listing each office and its candidates with a box to mark a choice. This worksheet has students read a real sample ballot to find offices, candidates, and marked choices.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box shows a student council ballot. Section A has eight questions about it. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Voting and Political Parties and Elections worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and study the ballot.
Answer the eight questions about the ballot in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Reading a Chart Worksheet for more practice.
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Reading a Ballot Worksheet
A printable reading worksheet for grades 3-6 on reading a ballot. Students read a sample election ballot to find offices, candidates, and the marked choices, answer eight questions about it, and respond to four short questions. A complete answer key is included.
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