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Pbs Learning Media: What Is Social Media's Role in Election 2016? Lesson PlanPbs Learning Media: What Is Social Media's Role in Election 2016? Lesson Plan
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9th - 10th
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English Language Arts
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Pbs Learning Media: What Is Social Media's Role in Election 2016?

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For this lesson, students examine the different ways candidates use social media, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter in their presidential campaigns. They will watch videos, read articles, and examine candidates' social media pages.

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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