Punk Rock Reggae?

Read the article about Paul Hudson, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame punk-rock rapper, turned reggae artist. It is straightforward,http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/01/02/the-don-of-hardcore-steps-up-again uses several popular idioms, and details the career of a very interesting musician.

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/01/02/the-don-of-hardcore-steps-up-again

Level: B1+
Estimated Time: 15 minutes

 

Read "Ivanka Trump's Signature Issue"

A "signature issue" is a large problem that politicians choose to be the most important problem to them. A restaurant's "signature dish" is a plate that a restaurant is most known for. A fashion model might have a "signature look" or pose that they are best known for. You get it?

Read this short fictional article about Ivanka Trump's plan to help global warming, her signature issue. It is written from her the point of view.
http://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/ivanka-trump-on-her-signature-issue
Level: B1
Length: 1 page

Afterwards, summarize the article. 

Writing assignment

A lot of people feel like outsiders. Think of the phrase "on the outside looking in." But in one way or another everyone is an insider when it comes to something. Write about being an insider.

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