Family Gaslighting Exposed
That's News to Me
High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12
In this lesson featuring content from The Washington Post, students read about the occurrence of gaslighting in families, offering insights on how to identify, respond to, and protect oneself from psychological manipulation. This lesson includes vocabulary, comprehension and discussion questions, and a speaking task.
Focus
current events
authentic materials
reading
mental health
families
interpretive
productive
Vocabulary
hinder
doubt
inferior
abuse
disguise
resort to
destabilize
cope
opt out
boundary