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Sexism and the Presidential Election Lesson PlanSexism and the Presidential Election Lesson Plan
Publisher
Anti-Defamation League
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2020
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Sexism and the Presidential Election

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  • Sexism and the Presidential Election (.html)
  • How Sexism Will Influence the 2020 Election
  • USA Today: "Are Most Women Who Run for President Unlikable? Asking Is Sexist, Yet Many Voters Agree"
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Young historians investigate how sexism impacted the 2020 United States presidential election. They examine media coverage of the six women candidates, engage in a four-corners debate reacting to statements about gender and the presidency, and read a USA Today article about sexism in politics. To conclude the lesson plan, scholars craft an argument essay that reveals their stance on the ideas they have studied.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

presidential elections, gender bias, sexism, women's history, women's history month, stereotypes, presidential campaigns, presidential candidates, argumentative writing, persuasive arguments, prejudice, discrimination

Instructional Ideas

  • Have groups investigate the media coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris

Classroom Considerations

  • The lesson was published before the 2020 presidential election
  • Requires copies of the USA Today article and the essay graphic organizer

Pros

  • The plan is comprehensive, carefully scaffolded, and includes detailed directions

Cons

  • None

Common Core

CCRA.R.1 CCRA.R.2 CCRA.W.1 CCRA.W.4 CCRA.SL.1 CCRA.SL.2 CCRA.SL.3 CCRA.L.4 CCRA.L.6

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