Tuesday, May 3, 2016

News Q’s | A Few Miles From San Bernardino, a Muslim Prom Queen Reigns by MICHAEL GONCHAR


By MICHAEL GONCHAR

What is your reaction to the student body’s decision to elect Zarifeh prom queen? Do you think the vote is symbolic in any way?

Published: May 3, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Monday, May 2, 2016

Word of the Day + Quiz | effectual by THE LEARNING NETWORK


By THE LEARNING NETWORK

This word has appeared in five New York Times articles in the past two years.

Published: May 3, 2016 at 12:00AM

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What’s Going On in This Picture? | May 2, 2016 by THE LEARNING NETWORK


By THE LEARNING NETWORK

On Mondays, we publish a Times photo without a caption, headline or other information about its origins. Join the conversation by commenting on what you see and why. A live discussion is offered that day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern.

Published: May 2, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Student Question | Where–and How–Do You Watch Movies? by SHANNON DOYNE


By SHANNON DOYNE

What do you find appealing or unappealing about seeing movies at a theater?

Published: May 2, 2016 at 12:00AM

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E.L.L. Practice + Prompt | The Benefits of Being Bilingual by LARRY FERLAZZO


By LARRY FERLAZZO

In this post, English language learners read about the benefits of bilingualism, practice using prefixes, choose the best summary of a short passage and write their stance on speaking multiple languages.

Published: May 2, 2016 at 12:00AM

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News Q’s | Kenya Burns Ivory Worth $105 Million to Protest Poaching by SHANNON DOYNE


By SHANNON DOYNE

Why did the Kenyan government burn massive piles of elephant tusks?

Published: May 2, 2016 at 12:00AM

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Sunday, May 1, 2016

Word of the Day + Quiz | pry by THE LEARNING NETWORK


By THE LEARNING NETWORK

This word has appeared in 81 New York Times articles in the past year.

Published: May 2, 2016 at 12:00AM

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