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Angela Merkel
In this Angela Merkel worksheet, students read about the life of the Chancellor, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Women in Power
Learners read a five-paragraph article about female political leaders of the world then respond to five short-answer questions. They also work through a series of vocabulary-building exercises. A glossary is included.
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A State of Her Own
Students investigate current elected female leaders from around the world and use their research to create challenging crossword puzzles.
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We Are the Champions
Can international sports events be indicative of a country's national pride? Learners consider how the Germany-hosted 2006 World Cup contributed to German cultural pride, and how the fundamentals of sports is celebrated around the world,...
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Breaking News English: 1989 Freedom Picnic
In this Freedom Picnic worksheet, learners read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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ESL/EFL Lesson Plan - Nuclear Power Plants
High schoolers participate in ESL/EFL activities as they read an article about nuclear power plants. In this ESL/EFL lesson, students read an article entitled, "Germany To Close All Nuclear Power Plants." They work on building...
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Breaking News English: CIA
In this CIA worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
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What's the Forecast for Africa?
Students explore the possibilities for Africa at the G8 Summit. In this current events lesson, students discuss the purpose of the G8 Summit and research the provided web links to learn more about the summit.
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Breaking News English: Speed Limits Proposed on the German Autobahn
In this English worksheet, learners read "Speed Limits Proposed on the German Autobahn," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Rice Faces Questions over CIA Prisons
In this English instructional activity, learners read " Rice Faces Questions over CIA Prisons," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: German Election Turmoil
In this English instructional activity, students read "German Election Turmoil," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Voltaire Network: Angela Merkel, a Neocon as President of the European Union
This article presents an informative essay covering the personal and political life of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Photographs are provided as well. (16 February 2007)
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Angela Merkel
This article provides comprehensive information on the German Chancellor who took office in November of 2005, Angela Merkel. Included in the article are photographs, works cited, additional links and images.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Angela Merkel
A brief profile of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Summit in Toronto.
Read Works
Read Works: First Ladies
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational passage contains biographical information about various first ladies throughout the world. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...
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Read Works: First Ladies
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the women leaders of Chile, Sirleaf of Liberia, and Germany. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.