7 Ways to Get Involved in the 2020 Election If You’re Under 18
The USA elections 2020 (the article was written pre-elections)
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7 Ways to Get Involved in the 2020 Election If You’re Under 18
The USA elections 2020 (the article was written pre-elections)
Slide 1 - Slide
Make a list of words connected to elections.
Slide 2 - Open question
The age at which a citizen of a country may cast their vote differs around the world. Look up the legal voting age for the following countries: Belarus, Brazil, Greece, Indonesia, Lebanon, Morocco, Netherlands, Turkey, United States
Slide 3 - Open question
https:
Slide 4 - Link
Read the text. For each definition, find the word or expression it describes in the text and write it down in the next slide
to vote
a group of students who try to influence the decisions of a government or other authority
very important
the people who live and vote in an area
the right a person has based on the system of beliefs and laws of a country
imprisonment; the situation when someone is in prison
people who belong to the same age group as someone else
an event where people are actually present
easiest
to be in a situation where you do not influence events at all
Slide 5 - Slide
put the words/expressions here
Slide 6 - Open question
Choose the best summary.
A
For US citizens under 18 who can’t vote yet there are many ways to get involved politically.
B
In the United States, politicians spend most of their time and resources on policies for teens.
C
US teens under 18 generally don’t care about what’s going on in politics.
D
Young Americans can only make their voice heard once they can vote.
Slide 7 - Quiz
Jalen Randall says that she is going to hold politicians accountable. What does she mean?
A
As a 16-year-old, Jalen is too young to vote; she thinks this is the fault of the politicians.
B
If politicians had followed all social distancing guidelines, Jalen could have made her voice heard.
C
Political candidates should stop ignoring high school students who are still too young to vote.
D
Politicians are responsible for what they decide and must be able to justify their actions.
Slide 8 - Quiz
What is Mira Schwadron’s advice for teens who don’t want to just sit and wait until they can vote?
A
Be patient, the day will come when you can finally vote for your favorite candidate.
B
Find an organization that supports your views and ask them if you can join them.
C
Make calls and send letters to politicians you admire and tell them more about yourself.
D
There really are not many opportunities out there for teens to become politically active.
Slide 9 - Quiz
Write down the seven ways teenagers can get involved in the 2020 election.
Slide 10 - Open question
How would you get involved in politics? (at least 30 words)
Slide 11 - Open question
What would change if high schoolers are allowed to vote?
Slide 12 - Open question
Argue if the minimum age for voting should change (at least 50 words).