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"If I Ran for President" Writing Activity

In this creative writing and design activity, students imagine they are running for student president and create a campaign poster that reflects their values and ideas for positive change. Students first identify an issue they care about, develop a strong slogan, and outline a meaningful promise. They then design a visually engaging poster that clearly communicates their message through words, symbols, and thoughtful use of color.

This activity supports persuasive writing, leadership reflection, and visual communication skills while encouraging students to think critically about what it means to lead with purpose.

Resource Information

Age Range
6 - 14
Grade Level
1st - 6th
Literacy Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.1
Anchor Standards for Writing: Text Types and Purposes: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.1

Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some sense of closure.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.1
Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.