New
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