The Right to Vote Lesson Plan Information | Lesson Plan Activities | Printable version (including handouts) (PDF)

Standard Read With Understanding Outcomes Provide a forum for learners to read and discuss several ways people have been prevented from voting.

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors      Language Arts Reading , Social Studies Roles      Family, Worker, Community Member Program Type(s)      ABE, GED, ESOL, Family Literacy, Workforce Education, Urban, Rural, Corrections NRS Learner Levels (ABE/GED)       1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Time Frame      0.75 to 1.0 hours Technology Integration Democracy in Action. The Change Agent. March 2008 Voting in the 2004 Elections. The Change Agent. March 2004. Directed ReadingThinking Activity (DRTA) Teaching Strategy Agree? Disagree? Why? Teaching Strategy

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Purposeful, Transparent, Contextual, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent Students have many questions and misunderstandings about the voting process. Information provided during this time will give the students a clear picture of exactly how they could become involved as citizens. Contextual During a presidential election while interest and opinions are piqued, learning can focus on the importance of civil responsibilities and how participation is needed to build a strong democracy. Building Expertise During this lesson, students practice using a questioning technique that will help them as they become expert readers.

Lesson Designer Judy Franks Ohio Literacy Resource Center (330) 6720753 jfranks@literacy.kent.edu

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