A Tolerant Taliban?

That's News to Me

Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson featuring a modified article from The Washington Post, students read about the Taliban's claims that they will be more tolerant of women and the worries of several Afghan women about the truth of this claim. This lesson includes a photo as well as comprehension and discussion questions.

This content may not be appropriate for all students. Teacher discretion is advised.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

consolidation
whiplash
pariah
conciliatory
framework
etched
adultery
quagmire
pledge
allegation
scholar
evacuate
A spinning paper plane