1. Unit Two
Elections in Action

2. Lesson One
The Power of Voting

3. Silently reflect on our discussion from Friday-
1) Do Now (5 minutes)
Silently reflect on our discussion from Friday-
What did we do well?
Where did we struggle?
What can we improve for next time?
What is your clearest memory from the discussion?

4. Was this weekend HISTORIC? What are you looking forward to?
2) Weekend Check-In
Best moments
Worst moments
What did you do?
Was this weekend HISTORIC?
What are you looking forward to?

5. 3) Agenda/Objectives/Homework
Do Now
Weekend Check-In
Agenda/Objectives/Homework
Do Now review
New Writing Task
Stand and Declare Activity
Voting Simulation Activity
History of Voting Video
Suffrage Timeline Activity
Lesson Closing
Objectives
-SWBAT Express views on voting
-SWBAT Discuss the value of voting and its connection to power
- SWBAT Analyze the reasons why suffrage has been denied to certain groups in history
Homework
Revisions to Discussion/Syllabus Quiz
DUE Friday (see teacher for time to regain points)
Revisions to Writing Project 1
DUE Monday 9/19 (All Grades will be in by Wednesday)
Writing Project #2
DUE Friday 9/23

6. 4) Discussion Reflection
STRENGTHS
REMINDERS FOR NEXT TIME

7. 5) Writing Task Number 2 Due Friday, September 23rd.
FOUR MAIN FOCUS POINTS:
The Power of Voting (Today/Tomorrow)
Voter Ideology (Tomorrow/Friday)
Implications of Voting; Voter Data (Wednesday 9/21)
Community Voter Analysis (Thursday 9/22)
Writer’s Workshop
THIS THURSDAY 4-6pm in L04
Thursday 9/22 4-6pm in L04

8. 6) STAND AND DECLARE 1) Teacher will read a statement
2) After the statement is read, you silently decide whether you
1) Strongly Agree
2) Agree
3) Disagree
4) Strongly Disagree
You should silently go to the corner that represents your opinion.
You will have one minute to discuss why you selected that corner. Your corner will elect a representative to speak who has not been a representative yet.
Listen carefully to other groups. If at any point you feel persuaded by another group, feel free to silently switch corners.

9. “Elected officials can make a difference on issues that matter to us.”
7) Stand and Declare #1
“Elected officials can make a difference on issues that matter to us.”

10. 8) Stand and Declare #2
“Voting is a RIGHT.”

11. 9) Stand and Declare #3
“Voting is POWERFUL.”

12. “When I am old enough to vote, I plan to vote.”
10) Stand and Declare #4
“When I am old enough to vote, I plan to vote.”

13. 11) Your Vote, Your Voice (Activity)
Imagine this…
Tomorrow, during 3rd period, MCP is going to have a vote on whether or not to ABOLISH (get rid of) homework.
Each of the four groups in class is going to represent one of the following groups:
Students
Parents
Teachers
Administrators
Each group must vote based on how they THINK THAT GROUP WOULD VOTE.

14. 12) Your Vote, Your Voice (Activity)
Let’s tally the votes:
Students
Keep Homework:
End Homework:
Parents
Teachers
Administrators
Total to
KEEP HOMEWORK
END HOMEWORK

15. 13) Your Vote, Your Voice (Activity)
BAD NEWS…
Because the vote is taking place tomorrow during school, the student group will not be able to attend because they need to be in class.

16. 14) Your Vote, Your Voice (Activity)
NOW Let’s tally the real vote:
Parents
Keep Homework:
End Homework:
Teachers
Administrators
Total to
KEEP HOMEWORK
END HOMEWORK

17. 15) Your Vote, Your Voice (Activity)
BAD NEWS…
Because the vote is tomorrow during the mid- morning, the parents will not be able to attend. They have to work and drop their other children off at school 

18. 16) Your Vote, Your Voice (Activity)
NOW Let’s tally the real vote:
Teachers
Keep Homework:
End Homework:
Administrators
Total to
KEEP HOMEWORK
END HOMEWORK

19. 17) Your Vote, Your Voice (Activity)
MORE BAD NEWS…
Because the vote is tomorrow during the mid- morning, the TEACHERS will not be able to attend. After all, we can’t leave the kids in class with no teachers!

20. 18) Your Vote, Your Voice (Activity)
NOW Let’s tally the FINAL vote:
Administrators
Keep Homework:
End Homework:
Total to
KEEP HOMEWORK
END HOMEWORK

21. 19) Your Vote, Your Choice (Activity)
Question:
How did the election results change depending on who was allowed to vote?

22. 20) Your Vote, Your Choice (Activity)
Question:
How did it feel to be told you could not vote?
How did it feel to watch other people decide on something you cared about without your input?

23. 21) Your Vote, Your Choice (Activity)
Question:
Those of you who always kept the power to vote, how did it feel to make decisions for other people?
Do you think it was fair for you to have all the power?
Did you consider the views of the other people or did you only vote on your own interest?

24. 22) Your Vote, Your Choice (Activity)
Question:
Why is it important to have a vote?

25. 23) History of Voting Video

26. 24) Lesson Closing Homework Reminders
BEGIN PAPER EARLY
Check Powerschool for Syllabus/Writing Grades and make- up points where needed!
Shout-Outs if time

27. Voter Values: Where do I stand on the ISSUES?
Lesson Two
Voter Values: Where do I stand on the ISSUES?

28. 1) Do Now (5 minutes)
Silently make a list of reasons why someone might have been denied the right to vote during our nation’s history.

29. 2) Agenda/Objectives/Homework
Do Now
2) Agenda/Objectives/Homework
Do Now review
Writing Task Tie-in
Voter Values Activity
Where Do I Stand Activity
Mapping Your Ideology Activity
Discussion
Lesson Closing
Objectives
-SWBAT Reflect on the values that inform their own choice of candidate
-SWBAT Compare their values with those of their peers
- SWBAT Define Liberal, Moderate, and Conservative
Homework
Revisions to Discussion/Syllabus Quiz
DUE Friday (see teacher for time to regain points)
Revisions to Writing Project 1
DUE Monday 9/19 (All Grades will be in by Wednesday)
Writing Project #2
DUE Friday 9/23

30. 3) Do Now Review 5)
Why might someone have been denied the right to vote during our nation’s history? 6) 7) 8) 9) 1)
10) 2)
11) 3)
12) 4)

31. 4) Writing Task Tie-In
Today we’re going to continue our work on elections. Let’s not forget where this falls on our writing task rubric.

32. 5) Voter Values Survey
Circle the TEN values/qualities that would be most important to you if you were voting for a president.

33. 6) Voter Values Survey
Discuss your choices with a partner.
What values did you share?
What values were different?
Why?

34. 7) Voter Values Survey
Silently shorten your list to 5 values.

35. 8) Voter Values Survey
Silently shorten your list to 3 values.

36. 9) Voter Values Survey
Silently shorten your list down to the one value that is most important to you.

37. 10) Voter Values Survey
Silently shorten your list down to the one value that is most important to you.

38. 11) Voter Values- A look at the Class
Total Count
Age/Health
Political Party Affiliation
Devotion to Family
Position on Abortion
Education
Position on the Economy
Electability
Position on Education
Endorsements
Position on the Environment
Experience in Public Office
Position on Health Care
Foreign Policy Experience
Position on Immigration
Gender
Position on National Security
Leadership Experience
Race
Personality
Religion
Total Count

39. 12) Where Do I Stand
Silently follow along and fill in the answers as the teacher reads the Where Do I Stand worksheet aloud.

40. 13) Mapping Your Ideology
Follow all directions to accurately map ideology.
Be sure to have a firm grasp on the following words/definitions as they are required to earn a top score on your next writing assignment.
Liberals- Favor a more active federal government in regulating business, supporting social welfare, and protecting minority rights, but prefer less regulation of private social conduct. The Democratic Party is generally considered to represent a Liberal ideology.
Conservatives- Favor a more limited and local government, less government regulation of markets, more social conformity to traditional norms and values, and tougher policies towards criminals. The Republican Party is generally considered to represent a Conservative ideology.
Moderates- May hold a mix of views on various issues. Most Americans consider themselves moderates.

41. 14) Reflection Questions (if time)
How did it feel to cross off values? Was it hard? Were there obvious choices?
Can you imagine a scenario in which a candidate would also have to prioritize his/her own values?
Why is your number one value so important to you?
Which of the issues we discussed during the mapping activity are you most passionate about? Are there other issues that are important to you that weren’t mentioned?
Where did you fall on the Political Ideology spectrum? Did this surprise you?

42. 15) Exit Slip- Name, Date, Period
Please complete the following three questions on a half-sheet of paper:
1) What are your top three voter values and
2) What is your political ideology according to the chart?
3) What are two differences between a Liberal and a Conservative?

43. 16) Lesson Closing Homework Reminders
BEGIN PAPER EARLY
Check Powerschool for Syllabus/Writing Grades and make- up points where needed!
FRIDAY- WORK TIME
Shout-Outs if time