Voting Practice

(Chapter 6 in the textbook!)

The success of a democracy relies heavily on people CHOOSING to participate as voters. If we stop voting, we loose our voice in how the country, state, county and city are run. Complete the following assignments concerning voting.

STEP ONE:

Create a brief timeline for changes in voting requirements. (Use A+, text, Internet as resources.)

The timeline should include dates for the following milestones — at least.

STEP TWO:

Get a Voters' Pamphlet and print the Reading Guide. You will answer the questions using the pamphlet.

You will also learn how to use the mail-in ballot everyone in WA state uses for elections. There are 2 envelopes and a ballot. You'll get them from your teacher and do a practice vote.

STEP THREE:

After reading about the subject of voting you probably realize that most people don’t exercise this right as often as they could. Some people say that lack of voter participation will eventually be the downfall of our government system. Develop a list of Top Ten Reasons Americans Should Vote. Star the 3 reasons that are most important or applicable to you.

A

The timeline is neat and includes extra info like the name of the document or amendment that changed voting rules. The Reading Guide has thoughtful answers and shows true interest in the election process. The 10 reasons to vote are original, clever and serious, even if worded in a humorous way. All the work has been edited and contains few, if any, grammatical or spelling errors. It is clear the student learned while doing the work.

B

The timeline includes at least 4 dates and is easy to read. The worksheet is complete and accurate. The student completed the sample voting without reminding. The project includes 10 reasons to vote. Some may be repetitive. The work is of good quality overall, but could use one more revision to improve the look, content and attention to details.

C

This project will include all of the required elements: timeline, worksheet, sample ballot and list. They may appear rushed and in need of more revision. The work may not be computer generated, or it has so many distracting errors that it is difficult to be sure what the student learned or if they applied it to themselves.