Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96

That's News to Me

High Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring content from The Associated Press, students read about the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch. This lesson features warm-up photos, vocabulary practice, comprehension questions, and discussion questions. An optional video is also available.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

monarch
condolences
heir
charity
throne
empire
guide (v)
adorn
enigma
regalia
embody
retain
A spinning paper plane