Teach About U.S. Handbook: The U.S. Embassy School Election Project 2020. Teacher's Handbook and Printable Worksheets

This resource is a comprehensive course on U.S. Elections tailored for intermediate to upper-intermediate English language learners. It comprises the handbook accompanied by a set of printable worksheets. In addition to the materials from the 2020 project cycle, there are also supplementary materials available from the project cycles 2012 and 2016. While these materials are part of the project, it is important to note that they are not directly related to the election year 2020. Nevertheless, they could prove valuable for conducting comparative analyses, offering insights from different timeframes. The course is structured around the theme of U.S. Presidential Elections, guiding students to explore and analyze a specific U.S. state in depth. Through intensive research and investigation, students delve into various aspects of the chosen state, including its voting history, economy, culture, demographics and political landscape. This comprehensive exploration empowers learners to develop a nuanced understanding of the state's unique characteristics and its potential voting patterns. Within the handbook, a wide range of engaging language activities is provided, encompassing reading comprehension, speaking opportunities, research and writing assignments. These activities are strategically designed to reinforce English language proficiency while simultaneously fostering critical thinking skills, cultural awareness, and deeper understanding of the U.S. political system. The inclusion of open-source texts and materials enriches the learning experience and exposes students to authentic and diverse sources of information such as news articles, transcribed speeches, interviews, H5P videos, official government websites and historical documents related to U.S. Elections and politics. This exposure enhances learners' language proficiency by immersing them in real-world language usage and providing valuable insights into the intricacies of American politics. Accompanying the handbook, the dataset features of a set of printable worksheets that complement the course content. These worksheets provide learners with additional practice opportunities to reinforce language skills, improve their knowledge, apply critical analysis and make informed predictions about the voting preferenes of the chosen state based on their research findings.