WNBA's Griner Sentenced to 9 Years in Russian Prison

That's News to Me

Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring content from The Associated Press, students read about the conviction of WNBA's Brittney Griner. Griner was arrested in Russia in February 2022 for having a vape pen and cannabis oil in her luggage. She has now been sentenced to 9 years in prison. This lesson includes a video clip, comprehension and discussion questions, and a photo task.

This lesson mentions vape cartridges and cannabis oil.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

high-stakes
denounce
espionage
swift
prerequisite
detain
in haste
smuggle
anonymity
sanction
plight
speculate
A spinning paper plane