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Farewell to Pope Francis

That's News to Me

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring modified content 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

oversee
residence
balcony
sorrow
praise
struggle
mourning
chimney
humble
ordination
A spinning paper plane