The Importance of Voting
Overview
Students consider the importance of voting as they analyze primary sources and the poem “One Vote” by Aimee Nezhukumatathil. They then learn more about the connection between poetry and the woman suffrage movement. After, students may investigate a contemporary politician or activist advocating for voting rights and present their findings to the class.
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Grade
High School, Middle School
Subjects
Civics, English Language Arts, Social Studies
Length
100-120 minutes
Topics
poetry, suffrage, voting, voting rights, woman suffrage
Author
Academy of American Poets