Presidential Inauguration
ESL Lesson PlansPresidential Inauguration

Presidential Inauguration

This ESL lesson plan explores the Presidential Inauguration in the US, designed for adults and teens at B1-B2 levels. Focusing on reading and vocabulary, the lesson includes video discussions, matching exercises, text comprehension, and fill-in-the-blank activities to deepen understanding of this historical event. Perfect for learners to enhance language skills while engaging with the traditions and significance of the inauguration ceremony.

Skills

  • Can understand straightforward factual texts on subjects related to their field and interests.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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Watch the video and discuss these questions.

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What does it mean to you to put your country first?
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How do you think national pride affects a person's identity?
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What qualities do you think are important for a good leader?
2

Match these words to their definitions.

3

Read the following text about the Presidential Inauguration in the US.

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Answer the following questions about the text.

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Fill in the blanks in the text.

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Read these newspaper headlines. Choose one of them and write 3-4 sentences to go along with it.

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