Social Studies6-8
Virginia Midterm Election Study Guide for Grade 7
By Douglas C.
A study guide that introduces 7th graders to the 2026 midterm election in Virginia, covering political vocabulary, the state's U.S. House and Senate races, and key governor-level contests. It builds reading comprehension, civic knowledge, and the ability to follow news coverage of campaigns, and includes scenario-based self-check questions.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use the vocabulary table as a pre-reading anchor, then have students work through the scenario questions in pairs before reviewing answers together in a 45-minute civics block.
- Discussion question: Why might a midterm election matter to voters even when the president is not on the ballot?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a glossary card with the key terms and pre-highlight the candidate names and race descriptions so students can focus on the meaning of each term.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to compare two of the races in the packet and write a short paragraph on which issues each candidate would likely emphasize, citing evidence from the text.
- Estimated time: About 45 minutes for the vocabulary and scenarios, plus 15 minutes for discussion if the full set of six resources is used across several class periods.
Social Studies6-8
Virginia Midterm Election Study Guide for Grade 7
By Douglas C.
A study guide that introduces 7th graders to the 2026 midterm election in Virginia, covering political vocabulary, the state's U.S. House and Senate races, and key governor-level contests. It builds reading comprehension, civic knowledge, and the ability to follow news coverage of campaigns, and includes scenario-based self-check questions.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use the vocabulary table as a pre-reading anchor, then have students work through the scenario questions in pairs before reviewing answers together in a 45-minute civics block.
- Discussion question: Why might a midterm election matter to voters even when the president is not on the ballot?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a glossary card with the key terms and pre-highlight the candidate names and race descriptions so students can focus on the meaning of each term.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to compare two of the races in the packet and write a short paragraph on which issues each candidate would likely emphasize, citing evidence from the text.
- Estimated time: About 45 minutes for the vocabulary and scenarios, plus 15 minutes for discussion if the full set of six resources is used across several class periods.