Martin Luther King Jr.

A Theme Page about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s life and work as the leader of the Civil Rights Movement in the USA (A2-C1)
Related Pages:  Civil Rights, Slavery, Racism, Tolerance, Human Rights

Background

Martin Luther King, Jr., Biography

Martin Luther King, Jr., Biographyhttp://www.factmonster.com/spot/mlkbiospot.htmlBorn in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., graduated from Morehouse College (B.A., 1948), Crozer Theological Seminary (B.D., 1951), and Boston University (Ph.D., 1955). (For Teachers)

 

Warm-up

YouTubeMartin Luther King Jr. For Kids | Song & Rap

YouTube Martin Luther King Jr.  | Song & Raphttps://youtu.be/xAUvvAbzkUkVideo: Martin Luther King Jr. | An Inspirational Rap Song Grade Levels: All Grades (yr 7-9)

The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President - YouTube

The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President – YouTube (3:26)https://youtu.be/4xXZhXTFWnEOnce upon a time, there was a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. He taught us that things won’t always be awesome, but your response can be. (yr 8-B1)

 

Vocabulary

 

Reading

Who is Martin Luther King? - Martin Luther King Day Reading Comprehension Worksheet and Questions for MLK Day and Black History Month. For 3rd Grade and up, for desktop, tablet and mobile phone browsers

Who is Martin Luther King? – https://worksheetsplus.com/mlk/ML6WhoIsMLK.htmlMartin Luther King Day Reading Comprehension Worksheet and Questions for MLK Day and Black History Month. (yr 5-6)

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr.http://www.5minuteenglish.com/jan24.htmHave you heard of Martin Luther King, Jr.? Every year on the third Monday of January, we have a holiday. It’s called Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. – Vocabulary and short text to read  (yr 6-8)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Reading worksheet

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Reading worksheethttps://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/Reading_comprehension/Martin_Luther_King,_Jr._Day_Reading_ln2753567nhReading comprehension online worksheet for High-Beginning. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. (yr 7-8)

Martin Luther King Day Reading Comprehension - free online printable informational biographical text worksheets and interactive questions for desktop, tablet and mobile phone browsers

Martin Luther King Day Reading Comprehension http://worksheetsplus.com/mlk/MLKReadingWorksheet.htmlOpens in Chrome! Free online printable informational biographical text worksheets and interactive questions for desktop, tablet, and mobile phone browsers (yr 7-8)
ESL Library MLK Reading Comprehension

1956 Martin Luther King

1956 Martin Luther King “Montgomery Story” Comic Bookhttp://www.ep.tc/mlk/

1956 Martin Luther King “Montgomery Story” Comic Book front cover. A comic book to either project on the IWB or print out pdf copies (yr 8-B1)

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Martin Luther King Day Reading Comprehension Worksheet and Questions for MLK Day and Black History Month. 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Grade and up, for desktop, tablet and mobile phone browsers

Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Martin Luther King Day Reading Comprehension Worksheet and Questions for MLK Day and Black History Month. http://worksheetsplus.com/mlk/ML6MLKDay.htmlOpens in Chrome! MLK and Black History Learning Games: MLK Scrambled Quotations Word Order Game Martin Luther King Memorial Quotations Missing Words Game (yr 8-B1) 

 

Listening

Online English - Martin Luther King Jr Video Listening Quiz

Online English – Martin Luther King Jr Video Listening Quizhttp://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/famouspeople/martin-luther-king/martin-luther-king-video-quiz.htmlWatch this short video about Martin Luther King Jr. Don’t try to understand everything. Listen to get a general idea of what the video is about the first time you watch it. When you have watched the video, scroll down the page to read the questions. (yr 8-B1)

Freedom’s Ring: King’s “I Have a Dream” Speech

Freedom’s Ring: King’s “I Have a Dream” Speechhttp://freedomsring.stanford.edu/?view=Speech

Freedom’s Ring is Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, animated. Listen to and read the whole speech or start at 12 min for ‘I have a Dream’ (yr 8-B1)

 

Lesson Plan

Martin Luther King, Jr. Lesson

Martin Luther King, Jr. Lessonhttps://www.elcivics.com/martin_luther_king_jr.htmlHe worked for equality for African Americans and all Americans. He was part of the Civil Rights Movement, which tried to end racial discrimination. King was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. (yr 6-7)

Who Was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? | Wonderopolis

Who Was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? | Wonderopolishttps://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/Who-Was-Dr.-Martin-Luther-King,-Jr.Today in Wonderopolis, you’ll meet a man whose famous dream changed the world. Happy Birthday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! (yr 8-9)

Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?

Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/martin-luther-king-jrA civil rights legend, Dr. King fought for justice through peaceful protest—and delivered some of the 20th century’s most iconic speeches. – Free registration required (yr 8-9)

 

Viewing

The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - MLK Day! (Animated) - YouTube

The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – MLK Day! (Animated) – YouTube (9:38)https://youtu.be/PyurjhRNOmwThis kid-friendly video on the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. uses animation, music, and narration to share Martin’s vision for the world (yr 5-7)

BrainPOP Martin Luther King, Jr - YouTube

BrainPOP Martin Luther King, Jr – YouTube (6:04)https://youtu.be/p1dlQo3cVBIWith this BrainPOP movie, teach your students about the inspiring life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the help of Tim and Moby. (yr 6-7)

BrainPOP JR. : Martin Luther King Jr. on Vimeo

BrainPOP JR. : Martin Luther King Jr. on Vimeohttps://vimeo.com/311252810“I have a dream …” You know the words, but what do you know about the man who said them? (yr 6-7)

MLK- The King and His Dream - YouTube

MLK- The King and His Dream – YouTube (3:26)https://youtu.be/k6Au81aHuSgSchool Project Children’s story -The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr animated and narrated (yr 6-8)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: Biography for Children, American History for Kids - FreeSchool - YouTube

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: Biography, American History – FreeSchool – YouTube (6:04)https://youtu.be/pG8X0vOvi7QDr. Martin Luther King, Jr, was a famous Civil Rights leader, pastor, and humanitarian. He is best known for his peaceful, nonviolent protests (yr 6-8)

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Last Speech | History - YouTube

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Last Speech | History – YouTube (4:10)https://youtu.be/DtCoywg_96oLearn about the political and social context behind Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous “I Have A Dream” speech (yr 6-8)

Martin Luther King Jr for Kids | A documentary for kids about his monumental impact - YouTube

Martin Luther King Jr  | A documentary about his monumental impact – YouTube (12:17)https://youtu.be/SZ5BgcFWTboMartin Luther King Jr is a short documentary and overview about the great civil rights leader. We will learn about the monumental impact he had throughout the world. (yr 7-8)

Martin Luther King Memorial ~ Washington DC - YouTube

Martin Luther King Memorial ~ Washington DC – YouTube (3:10)https://youtu.be/m5BqLwb0TBsThe Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC is a fitting tribute to Dr. King’s leadership in the Civil Rights movement (yr 8-B1)

Martin Luther King, Jr.: Leader of the 20th Century Civil Rights Movement | Biography - YouTube

Martin Luther King, Jr.: Leader of the 20th Century Civil Rights Movement | Biography – YouTube (3:51)https://youtu.be/kCFI7vyLutYLearn about MLK’s family life, his role in the Civil Rights Movement, and his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. (yr 9-B1)

 

Writing

 

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Observing Martin Luther King Day - HelpTeaching.com

Observing Martin Luther King Day – HelpTeaching.comhttps://www.helpteaching.com/blog/observing-martin-luther-king-day.htmlOn the 3rd Monday of January each year, Martin Luther King Day is observed in the US. Here are resources for teaching kids about MLK’s impact!

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The Presidential Inauguration 2021

A Theme Page to learn about and follow the Inauguration of the new president of the USA on Jan 20th, 2021. The page will be updated continuously until and beyond Inauguration Day. Related Theme Pages: The Storming of the Capitol, The USA Now

Warm-Up

Vocabulary

Inauguration | Definition of Inauguration by Merriam-Webster

Inauguration | Definition of Inauguration by Merriam-Websterhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaugurationan act of inaugurating; especially: a ceremonial induction into office… See the full definition

Capitol - ESL/EFL vocabulary definition - YouTube

Capitol – ESL/EFL vocabulary definition – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/fNlOhQtzhVw“Capitol” is a video brought to you by Andrea teaching ESL students the definition of the practical vocabulary word, “capitol”.

Inauguration Day

Biden Takes Office, Calls for 'Unity'

Biden Takes Office, Calls for ‘Unity’https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/biden-takes-office-calls-for-unity-/5745494.htmlBiden came to office at a time of severe crisis in America. Just two weeks earlier, supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump attacked the Capitol in an attempt to prevent Biden from taking office.

Amanda Gorman and ‘The Hill We Climb’

Amanda Gorman and ‘The Hill We Climb’https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/20/learning/lesson-of-the-day-amanda-gorman-and-the-hill-we-climb.htmlIn this lesson, students learn about the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history and consider her work as part of a tradition of occasional poetry.

Breaking News English | Podcast

New! Breaking News English | Podcasthttps://breakingnewsenglish.com/podcast.html“America has been tested. And we’ve come out stronger for it. We will repair our alliances and engage with the world once again.”

Lesson Plans

Presidential Inauguration or Inauguration Day

Presidential Inauguration or Inauguration Dayhttp://www.elcivics.com/presidential-inaugurationThe president and vice-president take office on January 20 at noon. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court swears in the President of the United States. (Year 6-7)

Presidential Inauguration | Social Studies Shorts | PBS LearningMedia

Presidential Inauguration | Social Studies Shorts | PBS LearningMediahttps://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/presidential-inauguration-video/social-studies-shorts/This episode of Social Studies Shorts explores what happens on this day and looks at interesting moments from past inaugurations.

Listening

FBI Warns of Armed Protests Across US Ahead of Inauguration

FBI Warns of Armed Protests Across US Ahead of Inauguration (5:17)https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/fbi-warns-of-armed-protests-across-us-ahead-of-inauguration/5734717.htmlThe FBI has warned of possible armed protests across the United States leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

Reading

Biden inaugural festivities to feature national day of service on MLK Day - CNNPolitics

Biden inaugural festivities to feature the national day of service on MLK Day – CNNPoliticshttps://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/04/politics/biden-inauguration-day-of-service/index.htmlPresident-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural committee will promote the national day of service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day as part of festivities ahead of the inauguration on January 20.

6 Powerful Quotes from Past Inaugural Addresses

6 Powerful Quotes from Past Inaugural Addresseshttp://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=373fbcef003d1c710e10416c5&id=80ba49ebf5&e=92de183d0aThroughout history, there have been some forgettable inaugural addresses, but there have also been some that are still being quoted to this day. Let’s take a look.

Politics: Congress, Political Parties, National Security & More | NBC News

Politics: Congress, Political Parties, National Security & More | NBC Newshttp://nbcpolitics.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/01/20/16588234-from-drunken-speeches-to-dead-canaries-a-guide-to-our-quirky-inaugural-history?liteFind the latest political news stories, photos, and videos on NBCNews.com. Read breaking headlines covering Congress, Democrats, Republicans, election news, and more.

American Presidents | Series | C-SPAN.org

American Presidents | Series | C-SPAN.orghttps://www.c-span.org/series/?presidentsThe Peabody Award-winning series profiles the men who have served as chief executive of the United States.

Inauguration Day Fun Facts (Possible Interactive Notebook Activity) | Education World

Inauguration Day Fun Facts (Possible Interactive Notebook Activity) | Education Worldhttps://www.educationworld.com/blog/inauguration-day-fun-factspossible-interactive-notebook-activity-0Check out my webquest on Inauguration Day. It contains information about taking the oath of office, the big parade and evening balls. There are 10 web questions, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions and extension activities.

Viewing

America 101: What Happens on Inauguration Day? | History - YouTube

America 101: What Happens on Inauguration Day? | History – YouTube (2:03)https://youtu.be/viCQBcZ3vRcA new president has been elected! What happens next? Franchesca Ramsey explores the big day for the change in presidency.

Inauguration 2021: YOUR questions answered - CBBC Newsround

Inauguration 2021: YOUR questions answered – CBBC Newsround (3:59)https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/55647254Joe Biden will become the 46th President of the United States of America. So what does this mean for the US and for the rest of the world?

2021 Presidential Inauguration - Important Details! - YouTube

2021 Presidential Inauguration – Important Details! – YouTube (6:15)https://youtu.be/y6TbRCpx_ukThe 2021 Presidential Inauguration will take place on January 20th, 2021. Due to extenuating circumstances, it will be scaled back from previous inaugural ceremonies.

Home | The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies

Home | The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonieshttps://www.inaugural.senate.gov/

The Official Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies Website for the 58th Presidential Inauguration. Watch LIVE!

Harris bursts through another barrier, becoming the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect - CNNPolitics

Harris bursts through another barrier, becoming the first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect – CNNPolitics (3:46)https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/07/politics/kamala-harris-first-vice-president-female-black-south-asian/index.htmlKamala Harris,  America’s first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect, represents a new face of political power after an election all about who wields power and how they use it.

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Teen Stuff 8-9

A theme page about Teen Stuff: lesson materials to read, listen to and discuss Teen issues for intermediate level (A2.2-B1), year 8-9 in Sweden.

 Background

Your Teen's Search for Identity

Your Teen’s Search for Identityhttps://psychcentral.com/lib/your-teens-search-for-identity//Their bodies kick into overdrive. They find themselves disoriented, scared and alone. They become moody, secretive and sarcastic.

 

Warm-up

I Am - YouTube

I Am – YouTube (1:30)https://youtu.be/SR8j_P1O0osIdentity I Am, by BlueFish TV. – How a teenager changes identity with clothes.  – Very awesome videos, bluefishtv.com

A glimpse of teenage life in ancient Rome - Ray Laurence - YouTube

A glimpse of teenage life in ancient Rome – Ray Laurence – YouTube (6:34)https://youtu.be/juWYhMoDTN0 Welcome to the world of Lucius Popidius Secundus, a 17-year old living in Rome in 73 AD.

Teen Quotes - BrainyQuote

Teen Quotes – BrainyQuotehttps://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_teen.html?SPvm=1&vm=l

Share the best teen quotes collection with funny, inspirational, love quotations by famous authors on teenage love, friends, teenagers, adolescence.

 

Songs

Alphaville - Forever Young ~Official Video - YouTube

Alphaville – Forever Young ~Official Video – YouTube (3:37)https://youtu.be/t1TcDHrkQYgForever Young by Alphaville! Forever young, I want to be forever young. Do you really want to live forever?

RAMONES - I Don't Want To Grow Up - YouTube

RAMONES – I Don’t Want To Grow Up – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/73NdmMYZsnMWhen I’m lyin’ in my bed at night I don’t wanna grow up Nothing ever seems to turn out right I don’t wanna grow up. – Lyrics below.

Miranda (the rights rap) - YouTube

Miranda (the rights rap) – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/pC8yATZkHJkMiranda (the rights rap) was made by Arcadea and SYMO as part of the Human Rights in the Community project.

 

Reading

Children in Sweden

Children in Swedenhttps://sweden.se/society/children-and-young-people-in-sweden/Here’s a brief overview of the Swedish school system, what children’s rights are and what children in Sweden do in their free time.

An Open Letter From a Teenager to High School Teachers Everywhere

An Open Letter From a Teenager to High School Teachers Everywherehttp://www.weareteachers.com/an-open-letter-from-a-teenager-to-high-school-teachers-everywhere/

Please stop telling us that high school is going to be the best four years of our lives. It’s not. So we’re asking for a bit of elbow room. An inch or two.

What's a typical American teen's life like? - Quora

What’s a typical American teen’s life like? – Quorahttps://www.quora.com/Whats-a-typical-American-teens-life-like

Typical Days American Ethnicity and People Teenagers and Teenage Years The United States of AmericaWhat’s a typical American teen’s life like?

Information about health, growth, and emotions for teens - Nemours KidsHealth

Information about health, growth, and emotions for teens – Nemours KidsHealthhttps://kidshealth.org/en/teensRead and listen to articles about any imaginable side of teen health issues

How Smartphones Hurt Sleep - The Atlantic

How Smartphones Hurt Sleep – The Atlantichttp://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/02/how-smartphones-are-ruining-our-sleep/385792/Blue light makes the brain think it’s time to wake up, just as you’re getting ready for bed.

Life as a YouTuber – level 1 | LearnEnglish Teens - British Council

Life as a YouTuber – level 1 | LearnEnglish Teens – British Councilhttps://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/graded-reading/life-youtuber-level-1

Jessii Vee makes videos of herself and puts them on YouTube. Millions of people watch them. Here, she tells us about her life as a YouTuber.

The pros and cons of social media use for teens

The pros and cons of social media use for teenshttp://info.trinity.nsw.edu.au/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-social-media-use-for-teens

Social networking and online use play a significant role in the lives of today’s youth. We uncover the pros and cons of social media use for teens.

 

Listening

First Date

First Datehttps://www.esl-lab.com/dating/datingrd1.htm

Imagine that your 16-year-old daughter is about to leave on her first date. What questions do you ask her before she leaves? Are you concerned at all? Why or why not?

Teens going veggie | LearnEnglish Teens - British Council

Teens going veggie | LearnEnglish Teens – British Councilhttp://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening/advanced-c1-listening/teens-going-veggie

Listen to five teenagers talking about becoming vegetarian or vegan and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

American Teens Talk! | American English

American Teens Talk! | American Englishhttps://americanenglish.state.gov/resources/american-teens-talk

Americans Teens Talk! is a collection of interviews of American high school students in both written and audio format. Each interview is accompanied by vocabulary notes and discussion questions.

 

Lesson Plans

Teenage Behavior | Listen & Read | Spotlight English

Teenage Behavior | Listen & Read | Spotlight Englishhttps://spotlightenglish.com/listen/teenage-behaviorRobin Basselin and Joshua Leo discuss a question many people ask themselves – why do teenagers behave that way?

ESL Lesson Plan on Teenagers - Breaking News English Lesson

ESL Lesson Plan on Teenagers – Breaking News English Lessonhttps://breakingnewsenglish.com/1709/170921-teenagers-2.html

English News Lessons: Free 26-Page lesson plan / 2-page mini-lesson – Teenagers – Handouts, online activities, speed reading, dictation, mp3… current events.

A brief history of graffiti - Kelly Wall | TED-Ed

A brief history of graffiti – Kelly Wall | TED-Ed (4:32)https://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-graffiti-kelly-wall

Spray-painted subway cars, tagged bridges, mural-covered walls – graffiti pops up boldly throughout our cities. And it turns out: it’s nothing new. Graffiti has been around for thousands of years. And across that span of time, it’s raised the same questions we debate now: Is it art? Is it vandalism? Kelly Wall describes the history of graffiti.

Two Fingers | Film English

Two Fingers | Film Englishhttp://film-english.com/2014/05/16/two-fingers/This EFL lesson plan is designed around a short film by Jamie Thraves used as a music video for Jake Bugg and his song Two Fingers.

How to fight cyberbullying - lesson plan for teenagers | ESL Brains

How to fight cyberbullying – lesson plan for teenagers | ESL Brainshttps://eslbrains.com/cyberbullying-lesson-plan/

This cyberbullying lesson plan is perfect both for your teenage ESL learners as well as the parents. Learn, watch and discuss with ESL Brains lesson plans!

Teaching Guide: Getting Along with Parents - Character Education - Social Emotional Learning - Life Skills - Lesson Plans & Curriculum

Teaching Guide: Getting Along with Parents – Character Education – Social Emotional Learning – Life Skills – Lesson Plans & Curriculumhttps://www.goodcharacter.com/middle_school/getting-along-with-parents/

A teaching guide to help young adolescents get along well with their parents. Includes classroom discussion questions, writing assignments, and student activities. For grades 5-9.

 

Viewing

Who Are We? Teen Identity - YouTube

Who Are We? Teen Identity – YouTube (8:27)https://youtu.be/ZXnnbYsT_hIWhat makes you unique? How do you define yourself? And how do you react when others misunderstand or pigeonhole you?

I am who I am - YouTube

I am who I am – YouTube (4:13)https://youtu.be/nxg7DvRVaTcI asked my Grade 11 students to answer the question ‘Who am I?’. The following are excerpts from their responses.

Derek Sivers: Weird, or just different? | TED Talk

Derek Sivers: Weird, or just different? | TED Talk (2:35)https://www.ted.com/talks/derek_sivers_weird_or_just_different?utm_source=tedcomshare&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=tedspread

“There’s a flip side to everything,” the saying goes, and in 2 minutes, Derek Sivers shows this is true in a few ways you might not expect.

Talks for when growing up is hard | TED Talks

Talks for when growing up is hard | TED Talks (11:49)https://www.ted.com/playlists/552/talks_for_when_growing_up_is_hard

The path to adulthood is, at times, a rough one. These talks offer words of comfort and heaps of advice for those moments when life feels way too overwhelming.

Your body language shapes who you are - Amy Cuddy | TED-Ed

Your body language shapes who you are – Amy Cuddy | TED-Ed (21:02)https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are?language=en

Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how “power posing” might even have an impact on our chances for success.

How Smartphones Keep You Awake - YouTube

How Smartphones Keep You Awake – YouTube (2:50)https://youtu.be/mnDfPpUC_jgYour smartphone addiction isn’t helping you sleep. In fact, an obscure chemical reaction may be keeping you awake.

What Does Cannabis Do To The Brain? | Brit Lab - YouTube

Smoking vs Juuling - YouTube

Smoking vs Juuling – YouTube (4:06)https://youtu.be/vKXVtdkmZbsJuuling and smoking both contain nicotine, but is one healthier? We talk Juuling on our Podcast!

16-Year-Old Warns Peers About Vaping Dangers - YouTube

16-Year-Old Warns Peers About Vaping Dangers – YouTube (1:53)https://youtu.be/rhMXA02YmowA Wisconsin teen has an urgent message for his peers about vaping. Logan Krahn, 16, has been through a frightening medical ordeal.

VOICES FROM WITHIN - Voices from Sing Sing - YouTube

VOICES FROM WITHIN – Voices from Sing Sing – YouTube (6:14)https://youtu.be/unSvcD7xnsY

Imagine prisoners left alone in a room with only a camera. Listen to their frank conversation and the pain they carry and their plea to others to not make the same mistake.

5 ways we misunderstand adolescents, according to brain science | World Economic Forum

5 ways we misunderstand adolescents, according to brain science | World Economic Forum (1:30)https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/01/we-misunderstand-adolescent-brains-science/

There are more young people than ever in the world, yet we know so little about them. Here’s how to remedy that, says adolescent psychologist Ronald Dahl. – SCROLL down to the bottom of the page!

Our tomorrows: teenagers around the world share their fears and dreams - YouTube

Our tomorrows: teenagers around the world share their fears and dreams – YouTube (7:33)https://youtu.be/IgmFn-suAi4

Young people talk about how it feels to grow up in 2018, from dealing with racism in New York and fighting for LGBT rights in Jakarta to facing exam pressure. Subtitles (yr 9)

Biological Male Anatomy - YouTube

Biological Male Anatomy – YouTube (3:21)https://youtu.be/G2ciOhidKpg

If you’re between the ages of 10 and 14, you’ve probably started to experience puberty or some of the changes that happen when your body changes

Biological Female Anatomy - YouTube

Biological Female Anatomy – YouTube (2:00)https://youtu.be/j9QgcCK6FKM

If you’re between the ages of 9 and 14, you’ve probably started to experience puberty, or the changes that happen when your body changes

 

Speaking

120+ Conversation Starters for Teens | WeHaveKids

120+ Conversation Starters for Teens | WeHaveKidshttps://wehavekids.com/parenting/Conversation-Starters-for-Teens

When it comes to chitchats, teenagers have a lot to say most of the time. It’s all just a matter of sparking a conversation with them. On that account, this list provides 120+ conversation starters for teens that are ready for use!

ESL Conversation Questions - Teenagers (I-TESL-J)

ESL Conversation Questions – Teenagers (I-TESL-J)http://iteslj.org/questions/teenagers.htmlConversation Questions Teenagers A Part of Conversation Questions for the ESL Classroom. As a teenager, what do you think you can contribute to society? At what age should teenagers leave home? What…

 

Worksheets

All Things Topics - Teenagers - All Things Topics

All Things Topics – Teenagers – All Things Topicshttp://www.allthingstopics.com/teenagers.htmlall things topics – Students read and then discuss or write about possible solutions

 

Writing

Here is what life is really like for teenagers today - Daily Nation

Here is what life is really like for teenagers today – Daily Nationhttps://www.nation.co.ke/lifestyle/family/Teenage-voices-from-around-the-world/1954198-3090410-2a8h3j/index.html

For teenagers the world over, life is often an edgy, even volatile balance — do you live for the moment or plan for what’s ahead, chase the ideal or focus on the pragmatic. Read the article with 4 teenagers’ stories from around the world and write your own

 

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