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Writing Prompt

Election Day

Theme Holiday
Grades 9-12

Introduction

Election Day is an important day for Americans. Students will write an opinion piece on why they think it’s important for everyone to take advantage of their right to vote.

Learning Objectives

Students will write an opinion essay on why they think it’s important for Americans to vote on Election Day.

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