BTS Band Members Plan to Serve in Military

That's News to Me

Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring content from The Associated Press, students read about how members of the K-Pop band BTS are preparing to complete mandatory military service. This lesson includes an article as well as photos, a video, and comprehension and discussion questions.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
pop culture
military
South Korea
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

mandatory
accomplishment
revoke
conscription
reconvene
label
downplay
hiatus
unit
delay
prestige
exemption
A spinning paper plane