Shy Teen Collects Toys for Struggling Families
That's News to Me
Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12
In this lesson featuring content from The Washington Post, students read a full-length article about a shy teenager who started a toy drive to help underprivileged kids. This lesson includes photos, comprehension and discussion questions, vocabulary, and a speaking task.
Focus
current events
authentic materials
toy drive
Christmas
interpretive
productive
Vocabulary
bully
toy drive
old soul
donate
rally
surrounding
grab
major in
tragedy
humble
auction
motivated