Elections 7th-12th Grade by Karalee Hargrove https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.1 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.2 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.3 en-us 2020-11-01 04:25:13 UTC 2020-11-02 02:40:08 UTC hello@padlet.com Common Core Standards karaleehargrove https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/879250950 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.2
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.3
Analyze in detail a series of events described in a text; determine whether earlier events caused later ones or simply preceded them. 
]]> 2020-11-01 04:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/879250950 karaleehargrove https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880868673 *reducing the difficulty of assignments 
 *reducing the reading level 
 using a student/peer tutor  **reduce number of items per page or line 
* read directions orally 
*use small distinct steps in instructions 
*adapt worksheets as necessary ]]> 2020-11-02 02:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880868673 karaleehargrove https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880870507 * providing audiotaped lectures or books  
*giving copies of teacher’s lecture notes
*using large print books, Braille, or books on CD (digital text) 
* reduce number of items per page or line  
*highlighted text/study guides  *note taking assistance ]]> 2020-11-02 02:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880870507 ESL Teaching Tips karaleehargrove https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880873794 2020-11-02 02:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880873794 Accommodations and Modifications karaleehargrove https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880875569 2020-11-02 02:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880875569 Video on how to rock the vote karaleehargrove https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880879444 2020-11-02 02:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880879444 Student Group Work karaleehargrove https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880880667 Have students develop their own political campaign for one of the candidates of down ballot positions or one of the ballot measures that they support. Have students start with the information they gathered during the lesson on down ballot races and do a little more research. Have them develop position statements, speeches, commercials, and bumper stickers promoting their candidate or cause. Consider using the We The Voters film “We Represent” as inspiration.]]> 2020-11-02 02:27:30 UTC https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880880667 karaleehargrove https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880881751
  • State Secretaries of State https://ballotpedia.org/Secretary_of_State_(state_executive_office)
  • League of Women Voters http://lwv.org/get-involved/local-leagues
  • Voter Registration http://www.eac.gov/voter_resources/contact_your_state.aspx

    • ]]>     2020-11-02 02:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880881751     Expectations karaleehargrove https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880886320 Objectives 


    Students will:


    • Understand the many important positions in state and local government.
    • Understand that local elections and ballot measures have a great impact on their lives.
    • Analyze the merits of candidates and ballot measures in their local elections.
    ]]>     2020-11-02 02:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880886320     Assessment Activity karaleehargrove https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880887262 Now ask students to identify the different ways their state or local government was involved with those actions. What did local government do to make sure those services were delivered or make sure they went smoothly? (Refer to the answers in parentheses.) Ask students what their morning might look like if they didn’t have those services.]]> 2020-11-02 02:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880887262 Extension Learning karaleehargrove https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880889580  Ask students how their days started. List the different things they did to get to school and write their responses on the front board. They should have a list that looks something like this:


    • They turned on water for a shower and to brush their teeth. (City or county operate and maintain the water supply.)
    • They ate a little breakfast. (State or local health departments make sure the food they eat is safe and properly prepared and packaged.)
    • They traveled in a car or on a bus. (Streets and roads are built and maintained by state and local governments. Traffic signs and laws in place to make their journey safe.)
    • They arrived at school. (State and local governments fund and operate school systems.)
    ]]>     2020-11-02 02:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880889580     Down Ticket Ballot Lesson Plan karaleehargrove https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880891205 https://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/lessons-plans/down-ballot-voting-lesson-plan/]]> 2020-11-02 02:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880891205 National Standards karaleehargrove https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880893584 National Standards for Civics and Government (Center for Civic Education) Standard 17: Understands issues concerning the relationship between state and local governments and the national government and issues pertaining to representation at all three levels of government Standard 21: Understands the formation and implementation of public policy Standard 28: Understands how participation in civic and political life can help citizens attain individual and public goals]]> 2020-11-02 02:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880893584 Election video for Special Needs karaleehargrove https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880896939 2020-11-02 02:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880896939 For ELL students about voting karaleehargrove https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880898393 2020-11-02 02:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/karaleehargrove/lpzpkw3cgjrz0cvq/wish/880898393