Fears of Post-Election Violence

That's News to Me

High Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson featuring content from The Washington Post, students read an article about how retailers in the US prepared for potential post-election violence. Students learn new vocabulary and answer comprehension questions. They also view related video footage and discuss this historic event.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading

Vocabulary

posh
ill intentions
sweeping measures
contentious
ransack
field
nonpartisan
belligerent
looming
perennial
A spinning paper plane