Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Famous People

Int – High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students read a short biography about President Zelenskyy of Ukraine. Students learn about the rise of this unexpected wartime leader. They also learn new vocabulary and practice phrasal verbs with “stand.”

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
biography
phrasal verbs
Ukraine
politics

Vocabulary

executive
studio
satire
rant
corruption
scandal
tension
amass
stand up to
reputation
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane