Black Student Punished for Hairstyle

That's News to Me

Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring content from The Associated Press, students read about a Black high school student who was punished for his hairstyle. This lesson includes a photo, vocabulary, comprehension questions, and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
racism

Vocabulary

punish
dress code
collar
suspension
lawsuit
transfer
violate
discrimination
A spinning paper plane