Lesson 39: Grim Protests Lead to Chaos in the City

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

agony

[ 'ag-uh-nee ]

- extreme pain or suffering

The injured protestor screamed in agony after being hit by a projectile.

brutal

[ 'broot-l ]

- extremely harsh or cruel

The brutal crackdown on protesters shocked the nation.

chaos

[ 'key-os ]

- complete disorder and confusion

Chaos erupted as the protest turned violent.

clash

[ klash ]

- a violent confrontation or conflict

There was a clash between police and demonstrators near the city square.

disgrace

[ dis-'greys ]

- a loss of respect or honor

The actions of the vandals brought disgrace to the peaceful movement.

disorder

[ dis-'awr-der ]

- a state of confusion or lack of organization

The streets were in disorder after the riots.

grim

[ grim ]

- dark, serious, or depressing

The grim reality of the damage was clear the next morning.

hardship

[ 'hahrd-ship ]

- severe suffering or difficulty

The curfew caused hardship for workers trying to return home.

insult

[ 'in-suhlt ]

- a disrespectful or offensive remark

The leader viewed the criticism as a personal insult.

miserable

[ 'miz-er-uh-buhl, 'miz-ruh- ]

- very unhappy or uncomfortable

Protesters were miserable as the rain poured down.

misfortune

[ mis-'fawr-chuhn ]

- bad luck or unfortunate events

The misfortune of being at the wrong place led to several arrests.

name-calling

[ 'neym-kaw-ling ]

- using offensive names to attack someone

The heated argument between the groups quickly turned into name-calling.

offender

[ uh-'fen-der ]

- a person who breaks a law or rule

The offenders responsible for the violence were arrested.

plot

[ plot ]

- a secret plan to do something harmful

Authorities uncovered a plot to disrupt the protest.

prejudice

[ 'prej-uh-dis ]

- unfair dislike or bias against a group

Prejudice against certain protesters fueled the conflict.

vicious

[ 'vish-uhs ]

- intentionally cruel or violent

The vicious attack on the journalist was widely condemned.

LET'S LISTEN! 🎧

Direction: Listen to the news and answer the comprehension questions below.

Lesson 39

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. What caused the protest to turn violent?

2. How did witnesses describe the atmosphere during the protest?

3. What role did prejudice play in the unrest?

4. What did the local official say about the violent events?

LET'S PRACTICE 🎬

SITUATION

You are writing a report about the violent protest for your school newspaper.
TASKS

Task 1: Use the vocabulary words to describe the challenges faced by people during the protest. Student Example: "The protest created chaos in the city, leaving many people miserable. The hardship for bystanders was clear as they were caught in the disorder and had to endure the insults and name-calling between groups."

Task 2: Pretend to ask your teacher why violent actions, like a clash, are harmful to peaceful protests. Student Example: "Why do you think a clash between groups ruins the purpose of a peaceful protest? Does it make people focus only on the violence?"

Task 3: Write a short letter to the local government suggesting how to prevent future protests from becoming violent. Student Example: "Dear Local Government, I believe steps should be taken to stop protests from turning vicious. Please regulate large gatherings better and ensure that officers handle situations without prejudice. This will reduce the chance of misfortune for innocent people."

LET'S DISCUSS

Why do some protests turn violent, and how can this be stopped?
How does prejudice make conflicts worse during protests?
Should police use force to control protests, or are there better ways?
How do violent protests affect ordinary people who are not involved?
What can the government and citizens do to make protests safe for everyone?