1. Set Focus
Pose this essential question to guide discussion: What gives rise to social unrest?
2. List Vocabulary
Share with students some of the challenging vocabulary words in this article. Encourage them to use context to infer meanings as they read.
- morality (p. 14)
- defiance (p. 14)
- quash (p. 15)
- clandestine (p. 16)
- reformist (p. 16)
- theocracy (p. 16)
3. Engage
Have students preview the photos in the story. Ask: Based on the photos, what do you think the article will discuss?