No Internet for a Third of the World

That's News to Me

High Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring content from The Washington Post, students read about how one-third of the world's population has never used the internet. This lesson includes an article as well as comprehension and discussion questions.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading

Vocabulary

estimate
closure
digital divide
prompt
funding
bureau
obstacle
illiteracy
prominent
urban
A spinning paper plane