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Lesson plan; The US midterm elections 2026 Democrats Win Control of Congress as Voters Punish Trump

November 4, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

Latest Midterm Results at a Glance Democrats have won control of Congress in a stunning rebuke of Donald Trump’s agenda,

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All you need to know about the midterm elections in the USA

October 26, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

Lesson Plan: Understanding U.S. Midterm Elections Level: Upper Secondary / High School (B1-B2 English) Topic: U.S. Midterm Elections and Congress

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LESSON PLAN: The “No Kings” Movement (USA, 2025–2026)

March 29, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

Things have changed since the last major No Kings protests in October 2025. Back then, an estimated 7 million people

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Lesson plan; What Happens During a Presidential Inauguration?

January 16, 2025 Ann S. Michaelsen

Learning Objectives: Understand the purpose and significance of presidential inaugurations in the United States. Analyze traditions and events surrounding Inauguration

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Lesson Plan: Analyzing Political Rhetoric and Literary Devices

June 18, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

“The Dangerous Lies Undermining America’s Democracy” This article by Robert Reich is a critical examination of the ongoing political rhetoric

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Lesson plan, can the 14th Amendment bar Trump from 2024 primary ballot?

February 29, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Topic: The 14th Amendment and the eligibility of former President Trump for the 2024 primary ballot A judge in Cook

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Lesson plan; Decoding Trump’s 2024 Playbook: Analyzing Strategies, Challenges, and Implications

January 3, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Learning Objectives: Identify and analyze the key strategies and challenges of former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign. Compare and contrast

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Lesson plan; How Much Faith Do You Have in the U.S. Political System?

October 13, 2023 Ann S. Michaelsen

Do you worry that political divisions are too deep, the government is too dysfunctional, or civic norms are too challenged?

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The Coming Storm

January 12, 2022 Ann S. Michaelsen

Lesson plan Read the text below and listen to episode 1. The Dead Body. Practice taking notes while listening Compare

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Lesson plan; The US midterm elections 2026 Democrats Win Control of Congress as Voters Punish TrumpLesson plan; The US midterm elections 2026 Democrats Win Control of Congress as Voters Punish TrumpNovember 4, 2026Ann S. Michaelsen
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