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Red Caps Become Symbol of Defiance in Greenland Standoff

That's News to Me

High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring content from Reuters, students read how a Danish clothing store’s satirical red caps have become a symbol of public protest and solidarity with Greenland in response to political controversy. This lesson includes a video, comprehension and discussion questions, and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
Greenland
protest

Vocabulary

tongue-in-cheek
solidarity
mount
resemble
slogan
languish
go viral
devise
A spinning paper plane