Paternity Leave

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High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

Students read about the reasons why some fathers take time off work when their children are born. The lesson includes vocabulary review exercises, comprehension questions, discussion questions, and grammar practice.

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Focus

topic-based
4-skills
family
parenting
money
despite / in spite of /even though / though
expressing opinions
interpretive
productive
interactive

Vocabulary

maternity
eligible
paternity
pass up
reluctant
treat
bond
make ends meet
coax
pacifier
burden
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane