Pierre Trudeau

Famous People

Int – High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students learn about Canada’s 15th prime minister, one of Canada’s first political celebrities. They learn about Trudeaumania and discuss the role of the paparazzi in celebrity divorces.

This lesson mentions abortion and homosexuality. Teacher discretion is advised.

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
biography
synonyms & antonyms
paraphrasing
Canada
politics

Vocabulary

bilingual
reform
abortion
status
constitution
lapel
rosy
skyrocket
resign
avalanche
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane