Ep 1. A Vote for Becky / Class Act
- TV-Y
- November 4, 2008
- 27 min
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6.0 (19)
WordGirl Season 2 Episode 1, "A Vote for Becky / Class Act" revolves around a young girl named Becky Botsford, who transforms into a superhero named WordGirl to save her city from all kinds of dangers. In the first half of the episode, "A Vote for Becky," Becky runs for class president against another student, Tobey, who is a genius but also a villain. After initially losing her confidence, Becky receives a boost of encouragement from her alter-ego WordGirl and decides to try again. She soon learns the importance of fair campaigning and wins the election with a strong stance on education.
In the second half of the episode, "Class Act," Becky finds herself at odds with her best friend Violet. Violet is upset that Becky always gets perfect grades and shows her disapproval by not inviting her to her party. As WordGirl, Becky helps Violet understand that grades aren't everything and that true friendship is based on mutual respect and understanding.
Overall, "A Vote for Becky / Class Act" explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, and fair competition. It teaches children the importance of being true to oneself, being a responsible friend, and treating others with kindness and respect. As always, the show employs fun and creative ways of conveying these messages through its clever writing, engaging characters, and exciting action sequences.