Try It
In this activity, you will use what you have learned about writing informative/explanatory text to write an essay explaining the presidential election process in the United States.
Use the resource links listed below to conduct your research on the presidential election process.
The Electoral College (FairVote)opens in new window
The Electoral College (Thinkport)opens in new window
Write an essay that explains the presidential election process.
As you write your essay, use the following key questions to help you address the topic of the presidential election process. Your essay needs to include an introductory paragraph, at least one paragraph providing support for your main idea and a concluding paragraph.
- How is the presidential election process unique?
- What is the Electoral College?
- How does the Electoral College work?
- What are some criticisms of the Electoral College?
- What are some reform proposals for the presidential election process?
You may use the Explanatory Writing Diagram and Graphic Organizer to guide your writing, or use a graphic organizer of your choice through the link to additional graphic organizers.
Explanatory Writing Diagram and Graphic Organizer
Additional graphic organizers for writing explanatory text
When you have written your informative/explanatory draft essay explaining the presidential election process, use the following writer’s checklist to review your work. Use your checklist as a guide to revise your draft and submit your final copy to your teacher.
