Biden Steps Down & Harris Steps Up

That's News to Me

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring modified content from The Associated Press, students read about US President Joe Biden's decision to end his re-election bid and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the Democratic candidate. This lesson includes photos and an article as well as comprehension and discussion questions and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
US election

Vocabulary

ballot
bid
candidate
swing state
debate
poll
optimism
nominee
emigrate
drum up
A spinning paper plane