A Tolerant Taliban?

That's News to Me

Low Int – Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson featuring a modified article from The Washington Post, students read about the Taliban's claims that they will be more tolerant of women and the worries of several Afghan women about the truth of this claim. This lesson includes a photo as well as comprehension and discussion questions.

This content may not be appropriate for all students. Teacher discretion is advised.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading

Vocabulary

halt
tone
discrimination
emerge
invade
severe
execution
absent
A spinning paper plane