Explanatory: How Democracy Works

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Explain how a democratic government functions.

🔥 Warm-up scribble

Write down something you believe — and one reason you believe it.

🪶 Mentor sentence

🗻 Weak claim: "Phones are bad sometimes." Strong claim: "Phones cost students 23 minutes of focus per hour."

What to do

Explain how a democratic government functions. Include checks and balances. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.

What to include

1TopicClearly introduce the topic.
2FactsInclude at least three facts or details.
3OrganizationGroup related information together.
4VocabularyUse topic-specific vocabulary.
5ConclusionWrite a concluding sentence.

Aim for at least 200 words (up to 600).

Creative Writing

Explain how a democratic government functions. Include checks and balances. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.

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⚡ The twist: Your opinion is not enough. Bring evidence.

🌍 Why this matters: When you grow up, the people who can defend an idea win the room.

🏆 Try this week: Pick a topic you feel strongly about. Write 3 reasons you're right.

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