Original PromptCreate an 8th grade preteaching writing prompt that helps students synthesize their election research through a Know/Want to Know framework on a single page. The prompt should guide students to articulate what they've heard about the electoral process while identifying meaningful questions that drive deeper inquiry into civic participation and democratic systems.
This learning resource, titled 'Mapping My Election Inquiry,' aims to guide students in synthesizing their knowledge of the electoral process while formulating research questions related to civic participation and democratic systems. It includes activities where students reflect on what they know about elections, articulate their existing knowledge, and identify questions that spark their curiosity about civic engagement. The resource also features an extension challenge to deepen understanding by considering different perspectives within the election process, such as that of a local volunteer versus a national candidate.