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Election 2024 Interactive Voting Guide

“The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy.”
-Former Representative John Lewis, June 2019

If you wonder about how to teach this year’s Election in your classroom, consult ProLiteracy’s resources. This year’s offerings include:

1. Free course for adult learners, Teachers and tutors, and any other interested people. This course has an audio track narrating each topic with a quick definition and links to YouTube which offers complementary explanation.

   Learning outcomes include

   • Identify what is “fake news” and what is truthful, accurate information.
   • Explain how local elections allow you to influence changes that directly affect you, your family, and your community.
   • Get help is you or someone you know has questions about voting rights, is facing discrimination, or is experiencing voter intimidation.
2. Free downloadable interactive voting guide with an “easy-to-read weekly newspaper and website” from News for You. Compelling topics presented in an easy-to-read format. This explanatory text can be used to both communicate content, and as mentor text to deconstruct text structure and features. It follows the basic structure, word tense, graphics and has compelling topics such as:
   1. Who Votes
   2. Reasons to Vote
   3. What we Vote On
   4. Choosing a President
   5. Political Parties
   6. What to Watch for in a Debate
   7. Political Campaign Ads
   8. Registering and Casting your Vote
   9. Using Voting Equipment
   10. Glossary

Look at these resources and consider adding them to your teaching repertoire.