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Lesson Plan: Why Is Norway a Target?

November 2, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

Norway turns to toilet humor after Trump bashes Scandinavian country Theme: Satire, National Identity, Tourism and International Relations Level: Upper

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Lesson Plan: The AI Job Apocalypse Is Already Happening

May 6, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

How can the stock market be rising to record levels while jobs and wages are going nowhere, most Americans are paying higher

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LESSON PLAN: The “No Kings” Movement (USA, 2025–2026)

March 29, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

Things have changed since the last major No Kings protests in October 2025. Back then, an estimated 7 million people

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Lesson plan: Social and Economic Conditions in English-Speaking Countries

January 27, 2026 Ann S. Michaelsen

Main focus: Canada, Australia, and the UK This lesson is made to be easy to follow. You will do lots

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Lesson Plan: Understanding and Researching Current Events with CNN 10

June 2, 2025 Ann S. Michaelsen

CNN 10 is a daily news show for viewers who want to learn about current events and global issues in

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Lesson Plan: Analyzing Current Events with “5 Things” News Digests

January 7, 2025 Ann S. Michaelsen

This lesson plan aims to enhance students’ understanding of current events, develop critical thinking skills, and improve media literacy through

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Lesson plan; CNN 5 Good Things

November 6, 2024 Ann S. Michaelsen

Saturdays are for sunshine — especially for your ears. With another election, ongoing wars and natural disasters, we know the

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Lesson plan; The US midterm elections 2026 Democrats Win Control of Congress as Voters Punish TrumpLesson plan; The US midterm elections 2026 Democrats Win Control of Congress as Voters Punish TrumpNovember 4, 2026Ann S. Michaelsen
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