Martial Law in South Korea

That's News to Me

Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring content from The Associated Press, students read about how the South Korean president briefly imposed martial law. Includes a photo task, vocabulary, comprehension and discussion questions, and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
South Korea
martial law

Vocabulary

impeach
baffling
martial law
unanimously
vague
dissidents
scandal
suspend
rival
touchy
A spinning paper plane