Chile's First Lady Plans to Step Down
That's News to Me
High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12
In this digital-only lesson featuring modified content from The Washington Post, students read about Irina Karamanos, the Chilean president's 33-year-old partner, who wants to end the role of first lady. This lesson includes an article and photos as well as comprehension and discussion questions.
Focus
current events
authentic materials
reading
Chile
politics
interpretive
productive
Vocabulary
commute (v)
anthropologist
qualify
press
responsibility
foundation
oversee
pave the way
exception
autonomy