Teaching Kids about 9/11

That's News to Me

High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson featuring an article from The Washington Post, students read about the events of 9/11. They also learn how Jennifer Lagasse, the assistant director of education programs at the National September 11 Memorial Museum, responds to children's questions about that day. This lesson includes a photo as well as comprehension and discussion questions.

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Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

anniversary
pentagon
highjack
victim
floodgate
perceive
first responder
tribute
resilience
beam