1 - Congressional Elections and Representative Democracy EBAS

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Civic Engagement

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Grade Level10th Grade

SubjectCivic Engagement

Original Prompt

Evaluating the effectiveness of tools used to impact elections, public policy, and public opinion. (GOV.2.2.b) Elections Are congressional elections organized to maintain a representative democracy? make this is a writing assignment about with the EBAS format for the MCAPEvidence Based Argument Set (EBAS): Standard 6.0 The EBAS is organized around a compelling question. In order to answer the compelling question, students are provided four to five sources; each source also includes source i...

This teacher guide provides a structured approach for engaging students in a lesson focused on congressional elections. The session is designed to last 45-60 minutes and encourages students to explore the compelling question, 'Does Your Vote Really Matter?' by analyzing various sources related to voter turnout trends, incumbency advantages, campaign finance impacts, and district gerrymandering. Students will practice writing evidence-based arguments (EBAS) by utilizing specific documents and creating claims supported by strong evidence. Key components of the EBAS format, including how to evaluate sources and effectively integrate evidence into writing, are emphasized. Moreover, the guide includes strategies for critical evaluation, such as assessing author credibility and distinguishing between strong and weak evidence. By the end of the lesson, students will be equipped to form persuasive arguments while reflecting on the complexities of maintaining representative democracy in congressional elections.