The Face of Money: U.S. Banknotes Get a New Look

Posted by Speakeasy News > Monday 20 February 2017 > Ready to Use

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This A2-level article will enable your pupils to understand the historical significance of portraits on American banknotes, and to compare with other currencies. The presentation of new notes featuring Harriet Tubman and other African-American and women’s suffrage activists includes suggestions for  an EPI with history.

Vocabulary and structures

  • Verb tenses: simple past and simple present
  • Expression of the future, using WILL
  • Present perfect
  • The possessive form
  • A broad overview of American history

    SN_M_GMF4_running_away Give me five! 4e  Unit 5 "Journey to Freedom" focuses on
    Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad.
    Download a sample page here.


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