A Theme Page to learn about and follow the Inauguration of the new president of the USA on Jan 20th, 2021. The page will be updated continuously until and beyond Inauguration Day. Related Theme Pages: The Storming of the Capitol, The USA Now
Warm-Up
Vocabulary
Inauguration | Definition of Inauguration by Merriam-Websterhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaugurationan act of inaugurating; especially: a ceremonial induction into office… See the full definition
Capitol – ESL/EFL vocabulary definition – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/fNlOhQtzhVw“Capitol” is a video brought to you by Andrea teaching ESL students the definition of the practical vocabulary word, “capitol”.
Inauguration Day
Biden Takes Office, Calls for ‘Unity’https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/biden-takes-office-calls-for-unity-/5745494.htmlBiden came to office at a time of severe crisis in America. Just two weeks earlier, supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump attacked the Capitol in an attempt to prevent Biden from taking office.
Lessons and stories from Inauguration Day | PBS NewsHour Extrahttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/2021/01/lessons-and-stories-for-inauguration-day-2021/News for Students and Teacher Resources 6-12 Grade Level
Amanda Gorman and ‘The Hill We Climb’https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/20/learning/lesson-of-the-day-amanda-gorman-and-the-hill-we-climb.htmlIn this lesson, students learn about the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history and consider her work as part of a tradition of occasional poetry.
New! Breaking News English | Podcasthttps://breakingnewsenglish.com/podcast.html“America has been tested. And we’ve come out stronger for it. We will repair our alliances and engage with the world once again.”
Lesson Plans
Presidential Inauguration or Inauguration Dayhttp://www.elcivics.com/presidential-inaugurationThe president and vice-president take office on January 20 at noon. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court swears in the President of the United States. (Year 6-7)
Presidential Inauguration | Social Studies Shorts | PBS LearningMediahttps://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/presidential-inauguration-video/social-studies-shorts/This episode of Social Studies Shorts explores what happens on this day and looks at interesting moments from past inaugurations.
Listening
FBI Warns of Armed Protests Across US Ahead of Inauguration (5:17)https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/fbi-warns-of-armed-protests-across-us-ahead-of-inauguration/5734717.htmlThe FBI has warned of possible armed protests across the United States leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
Reading
The Oath of Office – CNNPoliticshttp://edition.cnn.com/2017/01/13/politics/the-oath-of-office/index.html?sr=fbCNN011317the-oath-of-office0603PMVODtop&sr=twcnni011517the-oath-of-office/index.html?sr=fbCNN011317the-oath-of-office0603PMVODtop1230PMStoryLink&linkId=33400981These 35 words make a citizen the President of the United States of America. Comedian W. Kamau Bell takes a witty look back on this powerful tradition.
Biden inaugural festivities to feature the national day of service on MLK Day – CNNPoliticshttps://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/04/politics/biden-inauguration-day-of-service/index.htmlPresident-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural committee will promote the national day of service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day as part of festivities ahead of the inauguration on January 20.
President-elect Biden inauguration to feature virtual, nationwide parade | Business Standard Newshttps://www.business-standard.com/article/international/president-elect-biden-inauguration-to-feature-virtual-nationwide-parade-121010400083_1.htmlPresident-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across America” consistent with crowd limits during the coronavirus era
6 Powerful Quotes from Past Inaugural Addresseshttp://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=373fbcef003d1c710e10416c5&id=80ba49ebf5&e=92de183d0aThroughout history, there have been some forgettable inaugural addresses, but there have also been some that are still being quoted to this day. Let’s take a look.
Politics: Congress, Political Parties, National Security & More | NBC Newshttp://nbcpolitics.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/01/20/16588234-from-drunken-speeches-to-dead-canaries-a-guide-to-our-quirky-inaugural-history?liteFind the latest political news stories, photos, and videos on NBCNews.com. Read breaking headlines covering Congress, Democrats, Republicans, election news, and more.
American Presidents | Series | C-SPAN.orghttps://www.c-span.org/series/?presidentsThe Peabody Award-winning series profiles the men who have served as chief executive of the United States.
Inauguration Day Fun Facts (Possible Interactive Notebook Activity) | Education Worldhttps://www.educationworld.com/blog/inauguration-day-fun-factspossible-interactive-notebook-activity-0Check out my webquest on Inauguration Day. It contains information about taking the oath of office, the big parade and evening balls. There are 10 web questions, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions and extension activities.
Viewing
New! 8 Videos To Teach the Inauguration Process – WeAreTeachershttps://www.weareteachers.com/teach-inauguration-process/Learn the Oath of Office and more! Levels from A1 to C2
America 101: What Happens on Inauguration Day? | History – YouTube (2:03)https://youtu.be/viCQBcZ3vRcA new president has been elected! What happens next? Franchesca Ramsey explores the big day for the change in presidency.
Inauguration 2021: YOUR questions answered – CBBC Newsround (3:59)https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/55647254Joe Biden will become the 46th President of the United States of America. So what does this mean for the US and for the rest of the world?
2021 Presidential Inauguration – Important Details! – YouTube (6:15)https://youtu.be/y6TbRCpx_ukThe 2021 Presidential Inauguration will take place on January 20th, 2021. Due to extenuating circumstances, it will be scaled back from previous inaugural ceremonies.
Home | The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonieshttps://www.inaugural.senate.gov/
The Official Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies Website for the 58th Presidential Inauguration. Watch LIVE!
Harris bursts through another barrier, becoming the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect – CNNPolitics (3:46)https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/07/politics/kamala-harris-first-vice-president-female-black-south-asian/index.htmlKamala Harris, America’s first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect, represents a new face of political power after an election all about who wields power and how they use it.
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