Protests Continue in Iran

That's News to Me

Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

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

Vocabulary

demonstration
dress code
pace
monitoring
disruption
militarized
ponytail
bravery
A spinning paper plane