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Reading Comprehension Volume 5, Number 11 : Campaign Finance Reform
In this reading comprehension activity, students read a text about campaign finance reform. Students fill in the missing words with choices from a word bank.
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Ad Nauseam
Students explore the role of special-interest groups in American campaigns. They create their own political advertisements.
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Obamacare
Former President Barack Obama reformed the United States' health care system with Obamacare, but is the new legislation good for America? Scholars read a historical timeline about the passage of health care reform laws and compare United...
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Public vs. Private
Students watch two commericals from previous presidential elections on the topic of healthcare. After reading an article, they identify the position of the various candidates for the 2008 election. In groups, they brainstorm their own...
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Hu Jintao
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Hu Jintao and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Hilary Clinton
For this Hillary Clinton worksheet, students read about the life of the politician, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.