The Bear Who Was a Soldier
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 Wojtek, a bear who was given the title of soldier in the Polish army in the 1940s. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions as well as a speaking task.
Focus
current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive
Vocabulary
board
troop
refuse
officially
boost
ammo
corporal
chores