Back to the Office

That's News to Me

Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring modified content from The Washington Post, students read about five people who are physically returning to work now that the pandemic is ending. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions and a video.

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Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

rehearsal
wired
obstructed
suburb
voluntary
distraction
compensation
collaborate
interactive
headliner
optional
capacity

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