🗳️ What Is Democracy? Power, Participation, and the Fragile Art of Self-Government
In this B2-level reading lesson, students will explore democracy as both an idea and a practice. The text examines its origins in ancient Athens, the essential components of modern democracy, the threats posed by populism and disinformation, and why democracy remains the system most aligned with human dignity. Students will encounter advanced vocabulary related to politics, law, and philosophy.
Lesson Plan
- Reflective questions about democracy
- Discussion on democratic values
Key Vocabulary
Grammar Points
- Non-defining relative clauses: The American Revolution, which took place in 1776,...
- Complex passive: have come under increasing pressure
- Cleft for emphasis: It is not elections alone that make a democracy
- Concessive: Despite its imperfections, democracy remains...
- Reported speech: Political scientists call this process...
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