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Ancient Answers to Political Frustration

That's News to Me

High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring a modified article from The Conversation, students read about how people in ancient Greece and Rome responded to political frustration by withdrawing, enduring, or using humor. These responses still resonate today. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
politics
emotions

Vocabulary

poverty
injustice
disgrace
astonished
society
conflict
ruled
seize
tyranny
treaty
A spinning paper plane