Chile's First Lady Plans to Step Down

That's News to Me

Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring content from The Washington Post, students read about Irina Karamanos, the Chilean president's 33-year-old partner, who wants to end the role of first lady. This lesson includes an article and photos as well as comprehension and discussion questions.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
Chile
politics
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

pedestrian
prominent
swear in
overhaul
radical
bureaucracy
dismantle
anthropology
demanding
reluctant
delegate
plummet
A spinning paper plane