Protests Continue in Iran

That's News to Me

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring content from The Washington Post, students read about a protest in Iran that was sparked by the sudden death of a 22-year-old woman. The woman had been arrested by the morality police for wearing her hijab too loosely. This lesson features a video with key background information, vocabulary review, comprehension questions, and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive
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