Freedom of the Press

Mini-Debates

High Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

After the Charlie Hebdo massacre in Paris, people around the world began talking about freedom of the press. Does freedom of the press include the right to offend? After reading a short article, your students can debate related topics. This lesson includes vocabulary review exercises and useful phrases for expressing opinions.

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Focus

topic-based
4-skills
law
sharing information
agreeing & disagreeing
interpretive
productive
interactive

Vocabulary

interference
democratic
libel
confidential
obscene
publication ban
cross the line
satirical
mock
backlash
condemn
offensive
hypocrite
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