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Convey Ideas in Writing

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Use the platforms of the 2004 presidential candidates to bring persuasive writing to your class. Young voters identify the three issues most important to them in the election and research the issues and candidates' positions. They write a persuasive essay defending their candidate choice. To make the lesson more applicable, explore current elections. An ideal plan for high schoolers who have studied government and/or economics. 

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supporting details, details, Persuasive Writing, persuasion, persuasive arguments, opinions, thesis statements, writing structure, presidential candidates, presidential campaigns, presidential elections, elections

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candidates, election, persuasive essay, introduce claim, thesis statement, organizational structure, Persuasive Writing, state an opinion, supporting facts and details, ccss.ela-literacy.w.11-12.1, english language arts
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5th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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