Griner Released
That's News to Me
Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12
In this digital-only lesson featuring content from The Washington Post, students read about the release of WNBA's Brittney Griner from the Russian prison where she was detained. This lesson includes a video clip, comprehension and discussion questions, and a speaking task.
Focus
current events
authentic materials
reading
US-Russia relations
interpretive
productive
Vocabulary
detain
envoy
decompress
convict
smuggle
slam
implore
evaluation
swap
unanimous
substantial
scruples