Biles Protects Her Mental Health
That's News to Me
Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12
In this digital-only lesson featuring content from The Washington Post, students read about how Simone Biles, an American gymnast, withdrew from competition at the Tokyo Olympics in order to focus on her mental health. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions.
Focus
current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive
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praise
prioritize
stigma
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grim
narcissistic
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columnist
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