American elections

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k
• Leerjaar 3

Welcome :)

Today:

• planning upcoming weeks
• A quiz about ......
  
  
• Goal: You will learn a lot more about this English speaking country. 

Planning upcoming weeks

Tests remaining this year = 

• reading test 
• a project 
  
  
• Upcoming weeks we will practice for both and we will also practice listening. We will focus on one topic, which is The USA. 

Let's test your knowledge about the USA

• Open LessonUp on your laptop or tablet. 
• Winner gets a prize!

Where does USA stand for?

1. United stars of America
2. United states of America
3. Unity states of America
4. United states of Africa

Choose the USA flag

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How many stars does the American flag have

1. 30
2. 52
3. 50
4. 100

What do these stars represent?

1. the 50 islands of America
2. the 50 states of America
3. the 50 presidents of America
4. the 50 countries of America

The 50 states of America

How much bigger is the USA compared to the Netherlands?

1. 3 times bigger
2. 57 times bigger
3. 954 times bigger
4. 237 times bigger

America vs. Europe

How many people live in the USA?

1. about 300 million people
2. about 50 million people
3. about 15 million people
4. about 150 million people

Who's America's current president?

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2. 
3. 
4. 

What is his name?

1. Abraham Lincoln
2. Joe Biden
3. Donald Trump
4. Barack Obama

Who was America's former president?

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2. 
3. 
4. 

What is his name?

1. Abraham Lincoln
2. Joe Biden
3. Donald Trump
4. Barack Obama

Where do most famous Americans live?

1. In Los Angeles
2. In Miami
3. In New York City
4. In San Francisco

Who's America's most popular artist?

1. Rihanna
2. Beyonce
3. Miley Cyrus
4. Taylor Swift

Why do you think America is important to the Netherlands?

1. Because most movies come from America.
2. Because we like their food, like donuts.
3. Because we are allies (bondgenoten).
4. Because America gets a lot of money from us.

What has the USA to do with me?

Excellent question!

We are here

The USA is here

Even though we are an ocean apart, we support each other!

The Nato

Name as many countries as you remember who are part of Nato.

Election year, who will become America's president?

Welcome :)

Today:

• Class about America 
• Create a mindmap
• Reading 
  
  
• Goal: I can guess the meaning of an unknown word.

Mindmap

• In pairs create a mindmap with all the things you know about the USA. 
• Keep last lesson in mind!

Reading

Understanding the meaning of unknown words in texts. 

• Read the text and with a classmate guess the meaning of unknown words (words in yellow + any other words you don't know)
  
  
• Guessing a word:
  - read the sentence -----> what kind of word is it? ---------> what could the word mean? -------> guess the meaning (translate to Dutch)
  
  
  

elect = 
front runner is = 
no viable = 
predecessor = 
previous = 
overturn = 
alleged = 
high inflation = 
turmoil = 
unpopular = 
least = 

Choose for each word!

Welcome :)

Today:

• Class about America 
• Trump vs. Taylor Swift 
• Poster 
  
  
• Goal: you can create an election poster. 

Trump vs. Taylor Swift

Create an election poster 

• Choose any American you would like have as the American president.
  - for example: Taylor Swift (artist) or an actor/writer/influencer. 
• Create an election poster for that person. 
• On paper or on Word
  - tip: https://www.canva.com/
• In pairs 
• Poster must have: 
  - picture & name of the person
  - american colors 
  - a slogan/quote

Welcome :)

Today:

• Class about America 
• Finish poster 
• Argumentation
  
  
  
• Goal: you can argue why you have chosen your person. 

Create an election poster 

• Choose any American you would like have as the American president.
  - for example: Taylor Swift (artist) or an actor/writer/influencer. 
• On paper or on Word
  - tip: https://www.canva.com/
• In pairs 
• Poster must have: 
  - picture & name of the person
  - american colors 
  - a slogan/quote
  
• On a piece of paper write down 2 reasons why your chosen person should be president. 

Argumentation 

• Why have you chosen this person? Give 2 reasons (1 reason each)
  
• Help:
  - start your sentence with 'because' (for example: because, she is a woman and America has not had a female president yet)
  - say things like: 'I think' or 'I believe' (for example: I think he would make a great president, because he is younger than the current president.)

Hand in your poster 

• Hand in paper poster or send to: [e-mail]
• Don't forget to write down your names

Welcome :)

Today:

• Class about America 
• Poster presentation 
  
  
• Goal: you can present a poster and argue your reasoning. 

Time to vote

• The posters are placed all over the classroom
• Walk around to see every poster 
• Choose your favorite (not your own)
• Write the person on the voting paper and put it into the box 
• Time to count 

And the president with most stars is.............