New

LeBron James in Doll Form

That's News to Me

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring content from The Associated Press, students read about a new Ken doll modeled after basketball star LeBron James. This lesson includes a video as well as vocabulary and comprehension questions and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
LeBron James
doll

Vocabulary

unveil
fortunate
dedication
vital
instill
sleeve
approval
fellow
icon
generation
A spinning paper plane