Lions Rescued from Ukraine

That's News to Me

Adv
All ages
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring an article from The Washington Post, students read about four lion cubs that have been rescued from the war in Ukraine. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions as well as a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
lions
Ukraine
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

pluck
breed
orphan
sporadic
arduous
pressurized
woodland
acutely
trauma
generosity
at capacity
upkeep

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