World View Election Writing in WH

​Writing Prompt:

The Power of Elections: Then and Now

In many societies throughout history, the ability to vote and have a voice in leadership was not always guaranteed. As the upcoming elections approach, think about how the concept of democracy and citizen participation has evolved over time.

Open Ended

Compare the right to vote in modern democracies to voting rights in ancient civilizations, such as Athens or Rome.

Open Ended

How did those early systems influence the way we approach elections today?

Open Ended

What role do you believe young people and future generations play in shaping elections and society?

Open Ended

If you could make one change to how elections work today, what would it be and why?

Open Ended

How could this change make elections more fair, inclusive, or effective?

Poll

Exit ticket: How effective was the lesson today?

• Very Effective

• Not Effective

• Boring

• I was not paying attention to the lesson.