The Risks of Vaccine Hesitancy

That's News to Me

High Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this three-part COVID special featuring an article and two videos from The Washington Post, students read and discuss opinions and concerns related to vaccine mandates and hesitancy. One video focuses on vaccine hesitancy and effectiveness related to pregnant women. Another video takes viewers into the ICU. The article focuses on vaccine mandates for hospital staff. This lesson includes vocabulary review tasks and discussion questions as well as a speaking task. Try it as a jigsaw activity!

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
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