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Rights and Responsibilities

Grade 1 Social Studies Worksheet - Building Confidence

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Circle the answer.

1.
A right is something every child gets. Which one is a right?
- to listen when others talk
- to feel safe
- to keep your hands to yourself
2.
Which one is a job you do for others?
- to keep your hands to yourself
- to learn at school
- to be included in games
3.
Mia is learning. Jo is learning too. What should Mia do?
- Take Jo's pencil.
- Tell Jo to hurry.
- Be quiet so Jo can learn.
4.
A right is something every child gets. Which one is a right?
- to play at recess
- to ask politely
- to follow the playground rules
5.
Which one is a job you do for others?
- to get help when you need it
- to wait for your turn
- to play at recess
6.
Ana is telling the class her idea. What should the others do?
- Laugh at Ana.
- Tell their ideas at the same time.
- Listen to Ana.
7.
Leo is done with a class book. What should he do?
- Put the book back.
- Leave it on the floor.
- Take it home forever.
8.
A right is something every child gets. Which one is a right?
- to wait for your turn
- to put books back
- to get help when you need it
9.
Which one is a job you do for others?
- to feel safe
- to share your ideas
- to ask politely
10.
Eli wants to use the swing. Two children are in line. What should Eli do?
- Go ahead of them.
- Wait for his turn.
- Pull a child off the swing.

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About this worksheet

Rights are freedoms and protections people should have, while responsibilities are jobs people do. The two ideas connect but are not trades: a child does not lose the right to safety after making a mistake. First graders often confuse a wanted privilege with a right, or name an adult rule when asked for their own responsibility. This worksheet uses concrete classroom and playground scenes. A right to learn connects with a responsibility not to stop others from learning; a right to use shared materials connects with caring for them; a right to share an idea connects with listening when someone else speaks.

Questions rotate between telling a right from a responsibility and choosing the fair thing to do in a short scene. Watch for answers framed only as obedience. Responsibility includes active care for people, places, and shared opportunities.

What your child will learn

Tell a right from a responsibility
Match a right with a related job
Apply fairness to shared classroom situations
Protect another person's rights through actions

C3 Framework standard: D2.Civ.10.K-2

Worked example

Children have a right to learn. Listening during instruction is a responsibility because it protects that chance for everyone.

Common mistake

Treating a special privilege as a basic right or assuming rights must be earned by perfect behaviour.

Helpful hint

A right is something you get; a responsibility is something you do for others.

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Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with rights and responsibilities?

Treating a special privilege as a basic right or assuming rights must be earned by perfect behaviour.

How can I help my child with rights and responsibilities?

A right is something you get; a responsibility is something you do for others.

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