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Farewell to Pope Francis

That's News to Me

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Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring an article from The Associated Press, students read about the death of Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church. This lesson includes a photo, a vocabulary review, comprehension questions, and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
pope
religion

Vocabulary

pontiff
frail
delegate
applause
marginalized
respiratory
conclave
neutrality
aggression
declare
tarnish
lament
A spinning paper plane