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Lesson 2: How to become president
Slide 1 - Tekstslide
Introduction
Welcome to the second lesson of this online course on the U.S. presidential elections. In this lesson we will have a look at the different steps in the election process. We have already touched upon this in lesson one.
The goal is that at the end of this lesson you can explain what is necessary and needs to be done to become a U.S. president.
Slide 2 - Tekstslide
Session 1: Brainstorm
To start this session and to activate prior knowledge you are going to enter a brainstorm session in Padlet. Post five terms/words that come in to your mind when thinking of the U.S. presidential elections.
Make sure that you also have a look a the posts of your fellow students.
Use this link or scan the QR-code with your smartphone.
Slide 3 - Tekstslide
Session 2: How to become president
Watch the Youtube video on how to become president of the USA. Once you have watched the video complete tasks 1 to 3. Tasks 1 and 2 will prepare and help you to complete task 3.
Slide 4 - Tekstslide
Slide 5 - Video
Slide 6 - Tekstslide
Task 1: True/false questions
Slide 7 - Tekstslide
The general election is held to choose the presidential candidates for each party.
A
False
B
True
Slide 8 - Quizvraag
The candidates for vice-president are selected at the national conventions.
A
False
B
True
Slide 9 - Quizvraag
Each state is free to decide if they want to held a primary or caucus.
A
False
B
True
Slide 10 - Quizvraag
It is mandatory for a presidential candidate to campaign.
A
False
B
True
Slide 11 - Quizvraag
To particpate in the general election you must be a Republican or Democrat.
A
False
B
True
Slide 12 - Quizvraag
Task 2 - Vocabulary
Give the Dutch translations of the following words. All words are taken from the texts below. In case you do not know a certain word, try to find it in the text and try to interpret its meaning/translation.
Slide 13 - Tekstslide
Funds
Slide 14 - Open vraag
Poll
Slide 15 - Open vraag
Requirement
Slide 16 - Open vraag
Delegate
Slide 17 - Open vraag
To announce
Slide 18 - Open vraag
Convention
Slide 19 - Open vraag
To confirm
Slide 20 - Open vraag
Citizen
Slide 21 - Open vraag
Nominee
Slide 22 - Open vraag
Task 3: Reading
Slide 23 - Tekstslide
Session 3:
In this session we will focus on your own experience with U.S. presidential elections. Do you remember the battle between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in 2016? It was one the fiercest battles in election history.