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It's My Party

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Learners compare/contrast the Republican and Democratic platforms using Venn diagrams, then read and discuss, "The Conventions Are Over. The Party's Just Starting." students then participate in a mock press conference and write editorial pieces

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editorials, journalism, the republican party, political parties, presidential candidates, presidential campaigns, the democratic party

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democratic party, editorial, presidential candidates, press conference, republican party, social studies
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6th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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