PHOTOS SPARK CONVERSATIONS
What do you think motivates people to wait in long lines to vote?
LET'S LEARN!
Useful Words/Phrases
- voter turnout
- campaign
- ballot
- social influence
- emotional appeal
- cognitive bias
- political engagement
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Direction: Discuss the following questions with your mentor and share about yourself. Make sure to answer in complete sentences.
- What do you think motivates people to vote in elections?
- Have you ever been influenced by a campaign or a political message? How did it affect your views?
- Why do you think some people choose not to vote?
- How do emotions like fear, hope, or anger influence voting decisions?
- In your opinion, how important is social media in encouraging voter turnout?
- Do you believe people are more influenced by their personal values or by social pressures when voting?
Let's Practice!
Direction: Create a question using the vocabulary discussed.
Situation:
1. Think about voter turnout: How would you ask about its importance in a democracy?
Situation:
2. Consider social influence: How would you ask about its effect on personal voting choices?
Situation:
3. Reflect on emotional appeal: How would you ask about its effectiveness in campaigns?