Blinken Comments on War in Ukraine & NATO

That's News to Me

Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 8–12

In this lesson featuring content from The Washington Post, students watch a video clip of the US secretary of state commenting on the war between Russia and Ukraine. This lesson includes key background facts, an optional article, and a vocabulary task as well as comprehension and discussion questions.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

resilience
unity
NATO
brutal
unprovoked
sovereignty
sanctions
export
diplomatic
repel
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