American elections

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  • planning upcoming weeks
  • A quiz about ......

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

  • Goal: You will learn a lot more about this English speaking country. 

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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

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Let's test your knowledge about the USA

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

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Where does USA stand for?
A
United stars of America
B
United states of America
C
Unity states of America
D
United states of Africa

Slide 4 - Quiz

Choose the USA flag
A
B
C
D

Slide 5 - Quiz

How many stars does the American flag have
A
30
B
52
C
50
D
100

Slide 6 - Quiz

What do these stars represent?
A
the 50 islands of America
B
the 50 states of America
C
the 50 presidents of America
D
the 50 countries of America

Slide 7 - Quiz

The 50 states of America

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How much bigger is the USA compared to the Netherlands?
A
3 times bigger
B
57 times bigger
C
954 times bigger
D
237 times bigger

Slide 9 - Quiz

America vs. Europe

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How many people live in the USA?
A
about 300 million people
B
about 50 million people
C
about 15 million people
D
about 150 million people

Slide 11 - Quiz

Who's America's current president?
A
B
C
D

Slide 12 - Quiz

What is his name?
A
Abraham Lincoln
B
Joe Biden
C
Donald Trump
D
Barack Obama

Slide 13 - Quiz

Who was America's former president?
A
B
C
D

Slide 14 - Quiz

What is his name?
A
Abraham Lincoln
B
Joe Biden
C
Donald Trump
D
Barack Obama

Slide 15 - Quiz

Where do most famous Americans live?
A
In Los Angeles
B
In Miami
C
In New York City
D
In San Francisco

Slide 16 - Quiz

Who's America's most popular artist?
A
Rihanna
B
Beyonce
C
Miley Cyrus
D
Taylor Swift

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Why do you think America is important to the Netherlands?
A
Because most movies come from America.
B
Because we like their food, like donuts.
C
Because we are allies (bondgenoten).
D
Because America gets a lot of money from us.

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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!

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The Nato

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

Slide 21 - Question ouverte

Election year, who will become America's president?

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Welcome :)
Today:
  • Class about America 
  • Create a mindmap
  • Reading 

  • Goal: I can guess the meaning of an unknown word.

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Mindmap
  • In pairs create a mindmap with all the things you know about the USA. 
  • Keep last lesson in mind!
timer
5:00

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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)


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

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Choose for each word!

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Welcome :)
Today:
  • Class about America 
  • Trump vs. Taylor Swift 
  • Poster 

  • Goal: you can create an election poster. 

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Trump vs. Taylor Swift

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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

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Welcome :)
Today:
  • Class about America 
  • Finish poster 
  • Argumentation


  • Goal: you can argue why you have chosen your person. 

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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. 

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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.)

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Hand in your poster 
  • Hand in paper poster or send to: t.bus@aeres.nl
  • Don't forget to write down your names

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Welcome :)
Today:
  • Class about America 
  • Poster presentation 

  • Goal: you can present a poster and argue your reasoning. 

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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 


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

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