Angela Merkel

Famous People

High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students read about the former chancellor of Germany. They discuss the refugee crisis and practice spotting common English errors.

This lesson mentions terrorism and ISIS. Teacher discretion is advised.

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
biography
common writing errors
politics
Germany

Vocabulary

migrate
spokesperson
merge
parliament
scandal
coalition
keep / stay afloat
abolish
conscription
poll
cap
dem
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane