Shy Teen Collects Toys for Struggling Families

That's News to Me

Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring content from The Washington Post, students read a full-length article about a shy teenager who started a toy drive to help underprivileged kids. This lesson includes photos, comprehension and discussion questions, vocabulary, and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
toy drive
Christmas
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

bully
toy drive
old soul
donate
rally
surrounding
grab
major in
tragedy
humble
auction
motivated
A spinning paper plane