Learn English with this civil disobedience English lesson
Date: May 15 2018
Themes: Alternative, News
Intro
When people who live in a country are sick of the government’s decisions, they have one way to disagree. They can protest! They have to risk some consequences, maybe even prison, when they stand up for what they believe in. But who knows? It might make things change.
Somebody is upset with the government. Read this week’s English lesson to find out who wants to protest.
Vocab
Example The consequences of not sleeping are that you are tired and grumpy.
Example I'm so sick of Mexican food. Can't we eat something else once in a while?
Example I hope the bus comes soon. I'm really sick of waiting for it.
Example Melissa usually gets sick of her boyfriends really quickly.
Example Lots of people protest at abortion clinics. They think it is wrong for women to kill unborn babies.
Example You might not get a parking ticket if you park here, but I don't think you should risk it.
Example Jacob will have to learn to stand up for himself if he is going to survive middle school.
Quiz
Discussion
Have you ever been involved in a protest? What should people do when they disagree with the government?
Comments
Egypt |
Antarctica |
Russian Federation |
Norway |
China |
Brazil |
Turkey |
Russian Federation |
Antarctica |
Bangladesh |
Argentina |
Yemen |
Poland |
Tunisia |
Taiwan |
China |
Japan |
Saudi Arabia |
Japan |