A Tolerant Taliban?

That's News to Me

Int – High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson featuring a modified article from The Washington Post, students read about the Taliban's claims that they will be more tolerant of women and the worries of several Afghan women about the truth of this claim. This lesson includes a photo as well as comprehension and discussion questions.

This content may not be appropriate for all students. Teacher discretion is advised.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

advance
diplomatic
discriminatory
resurgence
brutal
sharia law
invasion
parliament
gulf
routine
A spinning paper plane