Russia Invades Ukraine

That's News to Me

Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson featuring content from The Associated Press, students learn important information about the Russia-Ukraine conflict that escalated in February 2022. This lesson includes vocabulary, comprehension questions, and a speaking task.

Note: This lesson contains two readings. The first reading was published on February 22 before Russia attacked Ukraine. The second reading was published after the attack on February 24.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading

Vocabulary

condemned
fallout
sanction
sovereign
decree
project
reservist
covert
pull the plug
pretext
diplomacy
tentatively
barrage
hideous
martial law
perimeter
waive
reprisal
contamination
malware
A spinning paper plane