New

Sesame Street Races Ahead!

That's News to Me

High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring content from The Associated Press, students read about the 56th season of Sesame Street, which introduces format changes, new segments, and worldwide streaming on Netflix while keeping its focus on engaging and educating children. This lesson includes photos, comprehension and discussion questions, and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
Sesame Street
TV

Vocabulary

tweak
staple
engage
poultry
expand
break the fourth wall
salient
zany
inaugural
gruff
A spinning paper plane