Protests

Discussion Starters

Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

Students read about protests and riots. After reviewing related vocabulary, they discuss questions about youth-led protests and laws related to protesting.

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Focus

topic-based
4-skills
crime
justice
law
news
research
expressing opinions
interpretive
productive
interactive

Vocabulary

campus
riot
frustrated
tuition
corruption
on strike
picket
barricade
vandalize
detain
conceal
spiral

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