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What is the author's main purpose in writing the article?
What is the author's main purpose in writing the article?
What does the article suggest about candidates focusing on minor differences?
What does the article suggest about candidates focusing on minor differences?
What is the aim of the 'Why I'm Registering Voters' section in the article?
What is the aim of the 'Why I'm Registering Voters' section in the article?
What does the author imply about Americans in the 'Looking for Change' section?
What does the author imply about Americans in the 'Looking for Change' section?
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What is suggested by Kathleen Hall Jamieson regarding the country's leadership needs?
What is suggested by Kathleen Hall Jamieson regarding the country's leadership needs?
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Study Notes
Author's Purpose & Central Idea
- Author analyzes upcoming election and candidate viewpoints
- Central idea: Need for unifying leadership
Candidate Viewpoints & Differences
- Candidates focusing on leadership style might appeal to more voters
- Author feels candidates with differing viewpoints spark discussion
Text Feature Analysis
- Student selected photo, map or graph as text feature that conveys the central idea
Purpose of "Why I'm Registering Voters" Section
- Encourages voter registration
- Motivates reader involvement in the election
- Aims to increase voter turnout
"Looking for Change" Section Analysis
- Americans are entrenched in their "echo chambers"
- Internet and social media reinforces this
- Difficult for people to see other perspectives
Kathleen Hall Jamieson's Final Remarks
- The country needs unifying leadership
- Exploring the challenges and potential of achieving this
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Description
This quiz explores the author's analysis of upcoming elections, focusing on candidate viewpoints and the importance of unifying leadership. It examines text features like photos and maps that illustrate the central idea, as well as the effects of social media on public perspectives. Participants will deepen their understanding of voter registration's role and the call for change.