Merriam-Webster Stays "Authentic"

That's News to Me

Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring content from The Associated Press, students read about Merriam-Webster's official word of the year for 2023: "authentic." This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions as well as vocabulary and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
word of the year
authenticity
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

routinely
correlate
deed
gaslighting
onslaught
accountability
charisma
expedition
folklore
conspiracy theorist
manipulate
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