The Political Compass

What are the good things and bad things about each square on the chart? And good and bad for WHO? Which groups of people would get the best deal in each square?

Think of a group you belong to. It could be your school, your class, your city/state/ country, or your religion. Where would you put your group on the chart? Why?

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Are you ok with your group’s location? Why or why not? How would you change it if you could?

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which of these rights do you think everyone should have? Are there other rights you would add to this list?

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

What does freedom look like to you? What does opportunity mean?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What spot on the chart do you think will offer the most opportunity and the most freedom for the most people? Why?

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7