Persuasive Pressures: Exploring Ways to Win Votes and Influence People

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  • Aug 9 2010 11:51 PM

    Mary Kay Monson

     

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In this lesson, found on the New York Times Learning Network, students investigate various lobbying groups. They then practice lobbying tactics by writing and presenting speeches advocating important local issues.

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    Topics and Grades

    Grade: 6 to 12

    Topics: American Democracy, English-Language Arts, Writing Strategies, Reading Comprehension, History-Social Science

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    Tool for: Administrators, Teachers, Parents

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    Grouping: Heterogeneous; Large Group Instruction

    Teaching Method: Cooperative Learning; Discussions