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Voting Machines HandoutVoting Machines Handout
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ProCon
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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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2019
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Voting Machines

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Does technology always mean advancement? Scholars take a close look at the use of voting machines. Does using a machine make voting more effective? Readers consider the advantages and disadvantages of the current voting process. They then determine a stance on the use of voting machines and the evidence to support their opinion.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

debate, voting, voting rights

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Invite someone from the local election commission to speak 
  • Set rules and guidelines for debating before beginning

Classroom Considerations

  • Lists pros and cons by numerous categories; it may be helpful to narrow them down ahead of time

Pros

  • Lists pros and cons by category
  • Includes the history of voting machines

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.9-10.4

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