Finding Common Ground in American Politics

This workbook for high school students explores the hot button topics of the 2024 Presidential election in America. Students read an essay about each topic, inserting the missing vocabulary words (using context clues). I provide three views: a conservative view, a progressive view, and a unity view on elements that both sides agree on. I am intentionally non-partisan, choosing to be descriptive and respectful of each viewpoint to these controversial issues. This material will help your students understand "the other side" and not demonize people who view things differently. Here are the 28 topics:

Jobs and Unemployment in America

The Economy and Inflation in America

Income Tax and Government Spending in America

Immigration and the Border in America

Crime and Public Safety in America

Education and Childcare in America

Higher Education and Student Loan Debt in America

Health Care and Hospital Debt in America

Housing and Homelessness in America

Energy and the Climate in America

Diversity and Inclusion in America

Election Integrity And Interference in America

Spending and the National Debt in America

The Rich and the Poor in America

Guns and Violence in America

Artificial Intelligence and Jobs in America

Race and Ethnicity in America

Respect and Tolerance in America

Free Speech and Hate Speech in America

Facts and Lies in America

Foreign and Domestic Financial Investment in America

War and Peace in America

Libraries and Book Banning in America

Democracy, Autocracy, or Theocracy in America

Obesity and the Food Industry in America

Body Autonomy and Choice in America

Religious Freedom and the Constitution in America

Marriage and Family Structures in America

Finding common ground is the unifying element of every lesson in this workbook. If you want your students to practice respectful listening and critical thinking, then this is the workbook for you.