New

Subtitles Take Center Stage

That's News to Me

High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 7–12

Do your students multitask while watching TV or movies? In this lesson, featuring content from The Associated Press, learners explore the growing trend of relying on subtitles—especially among younger audiences. Through a combination of photo-based discussion, authentic reading and guided questions and prompts, students practice critical thinking, expand vocabulary, and share their own viewing habits.

Focus

authentic materials
reading
young people
subtitles
trends
entertainment

Vocabulary

multitask
blare
an acquired taste
tussle
iffy
dubbed
stellar
frequency
impairment
old school
A spinning paper plane