The Remarkable Reliability of US Elections

That's News to Me

Low 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
election
voting

Vocabulary

democracy
ballot
shortage
accurate
lawsuit
evidence
seal
reliable
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