Haitian Earthquake (2021) Survivors Weather the Storm
That's News to Me
Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12
In this lesson featuring a modified article from The Washington Post, students read about the survivors of a major earthquake in Haiti (2021) who are struggling to find shelter in the face of a tropical storm. This lesson includes a video as well as comprehension and discussion questions.
Focus
current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive
Vocabulary
struggle
stranded
aid
overwhelmed
lack
death toll
figure
urgent