Griner Released

That's News to Me

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 5–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring content from The Washington Post, students read about the release of WNBA's Brittney Griner from the Russian prison where she was detained. This lesson includes a video clip, comprehension and discussion questions, and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
US-Russia relations
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

possession
ordeal
hostage
arms
humble
chronic
praise
in good faith
despot
negotiations
A spinning paper plane