B1 – Intermediate
Priscilla Sitienei, 90, is the world’s oldest elementary school pupil. She wasn’t able to go to school when she was a little girl. Now, she hopes to be a model for the children in her village. She wants to inspire them to get an education.
Read about the oldest elementary student from the link below and be ready to answer the questions that follow.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1501/150128-elementary-school-1.html
Discussion Questions:
1. What do you think of this headline?
2. Would you do the same if you were her?
3. Do you agree or disagree with what she said that “With education, you can be whatever you want.” and that “education will be your wealth”?
4. How can we motivate children to study?
5. What memories do you have of your elementary school days?
2 replies on “90-year-old Starts Elementary School”
1- I find it very interesting and it represents an example for everyone.
2- Yes, I would do the same, this message inspires me a lot.
3- Yes, I agree, education goes everywhere with us.
4- By telling them these motivating stories, adapting education to make it more interesting.
5- I have very fond memories of primary school.
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