My Vote Counts (We Do It For The Culture)
Grade Range: 6–8
SEL Domains: Problem Solving
Estimated Time: 90 Minutes
Relational Risk: Medium
Lesson Description
Students explore how emotions like frustration, hope, and anger influence civic engagement by analyzing perspectives on voting, reflecting on community issues, and identifying actions they can take to advocate for change.
Learning Objectives
Define how emotions connect to political participation and civic responsibility
Analyze YelloPain’s spoken word performance to identify emotional appeals and their significance
Reflect on personal views about voting and discuss multiple perspectives
Develop an understanding of how civic action—even without voting rights—can make an impact
Materials Needed
Graphic organizer (for quote reflections)
Chart paper/board
Journals or notebook paper
Writing utensils
