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Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “In Kentucky, Tallying the Grim Scale of Destruction”A tornado outbreak tore through six states on Friday night: Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. The greatest loss of life was in Kentucky, where Gov. Andy Beshear said on Monday that there were 74 confirmed deaths. Officials are still attempting to find victims…

Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Birds Aren’t Real, or Are They? Inside a Gen Z Conspiracy Theory.” by Taylor LorenzHave you ever seen, read or heard about a conspiracy theory? Do you believe in any? How concerned are you about people falling for them? Are they something that you, your family or your friends take seriously?The Birds…

Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Hoping for a Dog Phone? You May Have a Long Wait.” by Christine ChungA scientist in Scotland created and tested a device that allowed her dog to make video calls. While the dog generally only made calls by accident, the study has raised questions about animal communication through technology.In this lesson, you…

Lesson OverviewFeatured article: “Overdose Deaths Reached Record High as the Pandemic Spread” by Roni Caryn RabinEarly figures from the National Center for Health Statistics reveal that 100,000 Americans died of overdoses in the 12-month period that ended in April 2021. This number is up almost 30 percent from the year before. Administration officials and researchers…

2. What was the goal, promise or prediction explored in the article? Who made it and why?3. What actually happened? In what ways were the goals or promises met? In what ways did they fall short?4. What obstacles or challenges were met in trying to reach the goals?5. What quote, image or detail from the…

Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Training for Double Dutch at the Apollo” by James ThomasFor young people in New York City who participate in competitive double Dutch — a rope-jumping sport — the annual Double Dutch Holiday Classic at the Apollo Theater is an important event. Double Dutch is played with a pair of jump ropes that…

Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Who, and Where, Is Peng Shuai?” by Raymond Zhong“Where is Peng Shuai?” is a question that has gripped the sports world and drawn the attention of the White House, the United Nations and others. Ms. Peng, a Chinese tennis star, disappeared from public view for weeks in November after she accused a…

4. What data does the article reveal about connections between suicide and race, gender and sexuality? What is your reaction to the statistics included in the article?5. What are some reasons there has been a lack of research looking specifically at the racial and ethnic differences in youth suicidal ideation, plans or suicide attempts?6. According…

Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Gen Z Pop Stars Made Their Mark in 2021. Beware, Millennial Forebears.” by Lindsay ZoladzGen Z artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, Chloe Bailey and the Kid Laroi grew up admiring artists who are now their contemporaries. The playful competition between these young stars and their idols is “evidence of a…

This lesson is a part of our new Accessible Activities feature, which aims to welcome a wider variety of learners to our site and to The Times. Learn more and tell us what you think here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “A Shower Bus Helps Those Without Access” by Emma GrilloThree days a week, a bus equipped with…