Answer Close-Reading Questions
Have students write their responses or use the Close-Reading Questions to guide a discussion.
• What are three ways young people can get involved in this year’s elections? (Key Details)
Sample response: One way young people can get involved is by volunteering for a campaign. They might help contact potential voters by phone, mail, or text. Another way to participate is by watching a debate with others and then discussing what was said. A third way to get involved is by writing to or calling an elected official to share ideas or opinions about key issues.
• How is the pandemic affecting this year’s presidential election? (Cause and Effect)
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are campaigning differently because of the pandemic and social distancing guidelines. They’re hosting more online events and having less in-person contact with voters. Also, many states have made voting by mail easier because of Covid-19. Some people are worried that the Postal Service may have trouble handling tens of millions of mail-in ballots.
• How does the map on page 21 support the article? What information does it give about your state? (Text Features)
The map supports the article by giving information about some of the state and federal races taking place. It shows how many governors, U.S. senators, and U.S. representatives will be elected in November. (Responses to the second question will vary.)