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5. What effect did the friendship have on Eliana? What changes did her parents notice?6. The adventure between the two neighbors has a “plot twist” when Ms. Pauls lets Ms. Kenney know that her family will be moving, leaving the fairy garden behind. To help Eliana cope, Ms. Kenney tells her in a letter:“Sometimes, we…

Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “‘I Will Get Up’: A Hard New Year Greets a World in Waiting” by Jason HorowitzAs people around the world welcomed the new year in hopes of leaving behind the horrors of 2020, many…

Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Trump, in Taped Call, Pressured Georgia Official to ‘Find’ Votes to Overturn Election” by Michael D. Shear and Stephanie SaulThe results of the 2020 election are expected to be certified by Congress during a…

Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “This 14-Year-Old Ski Daredevil Is Already a Pro, and Trying Not to Scare His Parents” by Bill PenningtonIn today’s featured article, you will meet a teenage star of freeskiing — a sport that involves…

Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Cuttlefish Took Something Like a Marshmallow Test. Many Passed.” by Veronique GreenwoodCuttlefish are known for their advanced cognition: a power to camouflage with precision, their depth perception and a remarkable ability to strike their…

Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “How We Survive Winter” by Elizabeth DiasThis year, the winter solstice arrives in the depths of the coronavirus pandemic. In this article, rich with photographs and evocative winter imagery, we are reminded of the…

Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “‘R’ is for Rohingya: Sesame Street Creates New Muppets for Refugees”Sesame Workshop has long sought to champion diversity and social justice. Their newest muppets are 6-year-old twins Noor and Aziz who live in a…

6. How strong is the legal case against Facebook? Do you think the company has engaged in anticompetitive behavior? Who do you think will prevail in the courts: Facebook or the government?Going FurtherOption 1: Share Your Thoughts and ExperiencesAre you a Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp user? What kinds of activities do you tend to engage…

Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Australia Gears Up for the Great Koala Count, Using Drones, Droppings and Dogs” by Yan ZhuangAn estimated 61,000 koalas were killed, injured or displaced during last summer’s wildfires, according to a recent study. And…

Warm UpThe featured article tells the story of the village of Guaca, in Venezuela. To situate yourself in this place, look closely at one of the images from the featured article, such as the photo below.As you look at the image you selected, respond to these questions from our What’s Going On In This Picture?…