90-year-old Starts Elementary School

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?

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