Back to School in the Midst of War

That's News to Me

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring a modified article from The Associated Press, students read about what life is like for Ukrainian children returning to school despite the ongoing war. This lesson includes photos, vocabulary, comprehension questions, and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
Ukraine
war
school
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

elaborate
improvised
national anthem
renovation
missile
siren
alternate
atrocity
flee
anticipation
A spinning paper plane