The Quebec Referendum (1995)

Historic Events

Int
Teens & Adults

In this lesson, students read about the history of the sovereignty movement in Quebec. They learn about the referendum of 1995 and discuss how some words have negative connotations.

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Focus

topic-based
4-skills
history
separation
Quebec
Canada
collocations with "cast"
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

referendum
sovereign
poll station
reject
put on the back burner
confident
preserve
rally eligible
slim margin
ethnic momentum
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane