Will Smith Confronts Chris Rock at Oscars

That's News to Me

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring modified content from The Associated Press, students read about the most talked about event at the 2022 Oscars, a confrontation between Will Smith and Chris Rock. This lesson includes discussion questions as well as photos and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

confront
shaved
shock
apology
fierce
condone
nominate
portray
stem from
diversity
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