The Remarkable Reliability of US Elections

That's News to Me

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring a modified article from The Associated Press, students read about how US elections are well protected against intentional voter fraud. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions as well as a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
US elections
voting

Vocabulary

inevitable
infrastructure
transparent
fraud
conspiracy theory
fuel
swing state
resilient
humidity
harassment
A spinning paper plane