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Breaking News English: Al-Qaeda Warns of More Attacks

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "Al-Qaeda Warns of More Attacks," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Al Qaeda's New Front

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a documentary, read articles, discuss and write about Europe's struggle with strained U.S. relations, increased terrorist activity, a growing Muslim population and the logistics of uniting under the European Community.
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Breaking News English: London Bombing

For Students 5th - 10th
In this London Bombing worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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Yemen Cargo Bombs Foiled

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore an international terror alert originating in Yemen.  In this lesson, students read an article that explains a terror alert in Britain, then complete several activities that reinforce the reading, including a...
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The Insurgency

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a documentary about the Iraqi insurgency. They discuss the documentary and comment on what they feel the United State's response should be in a debate format.
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Using Torture on Suspected Terrorists

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students asses the ethical, ideological, and political advantages both domestically and internationally. They analyze if it is beneficial to have terrorists share information or not and consider what is fair or unfair punishment for...
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Terrorists Strike Heart of London

For Students 4th - 6th
In this English instructional activity, students read and complete a variety of exercises associated with the short article, "Terrorists strike heart of London". Students participate with warm-up activities, true/false questions,...
Article
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Siteseen: American Historama: Al Qaeda

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover interesting facts and information about Al-Qaeda, the international, radical Islamic group, famously led by Osama Bin Laden.
Website
NBC

Msnbc: Al Qaida Timeline: Plots and Attacks

For Students 9th - 10th
Chronological timeline of terror plots and attacks associated with Al-Qaida beginning in 1992 through 2005 features detailed facts and public statements.
Website
NBC

Msnbc: Al Zarqawi's Successor

For Students 9th - 10th
Speculates who will be Al-Zarqawi's successor and offers theories and insight into who will replace Zarqawi in Iraq. (2006)
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Rhetoric of 9 11

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent online resource that contains a large collection of links to speeches and rhetorical artifacts all pertaining to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America. Presented in a timeline of events with material in audio,...
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A&E Television

Biography: Osama Bin Laden

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a multi-page overview of the life and rule of Osama bin Laden. Read about his upbringing, his leading of the jihad movement, his hatred of America, and the various terrorist attacks he has taken part in or led.
Article
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Siteseen: American Historama: Taliban

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover interesting facts and information about the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan.