The Occupy Movement

Historic Events

Int – Adv
Teens & Adults

A demonstration that began in the New York financial district grew into a global movement in 2011. Protestors claimed to be fighting for the rights of "99%" of the population.

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Focus

topic-based
4-skills
protests
economy
international
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

demonstrate
demand
remain
media coverage
portray
wild
pepper spray
take notice
spawn
movement
periodically
grievance
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A spinning paper plane