In 2024, people in the U.S. are talking a lot about "polarization." This word means people are very divided and have strong, different opinions. The election made people feel very split, like they can't agree. Some people think the other side is really bad. This is why "polarization" is the word of the year.

The word "polarization" is used in many parts of life, not just politics. It shows how people are having a hard time agreeing on things. The dictionary helps people understand words better. Other words like "demure" and "fortnight" are also important this year. These words help us talk about what's happening in the world.

Original news source: ‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year (AP News)

– CHARADES
Instructions: Have students act out the word "polarization" without speaking, using gestures and expressions. The rest of the class will guess the word. Afterward, discuss what "polarization" means.
– VOCABULARY PICTIONARY
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Each group will choose a word from the article (e.g., "polarization," "demure," "fortnight") and draw it on the board while the other groups guess the word.
– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Ask students to walk around the classroom and ask their classmates if they agree or disagree with the statement: "Polarization is a problem in our society." They will tally the results and share them with the class.
– TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE
Instructions: Each student will write down two true statements and one false statement about polarization (based on what they learned from the article). They will share their statements, and the class will guess which one is the lie.
– MIND MAP
Instructions: On the board, write the word "polarization" in the center. Have students come up one by one to add words or phrases that relate to "polarization" (e.g., "opinions," "division," "election") to create a mind map.

In 2024, people in the U.S. are ? a lot about "polarization." This word means people are very divided and have strong, different opinions. The ? made people feel very split, like they can't ?. Some people ? the other side is really bad. This is why "polarization" is the word of the year. The word "polarization" is used in many parts of life, not just ?. It shows how people are having a hard time agreeing on things. The ? helps people understand ? better. Other words like "demure" and "fortnight" are also ? this year. These words help us talk about what's happening in the world.

1. What is a strong opinion?
2. How would you feel if your friend disagrees with you?
3. Do you like talking about different opinions? Why or why not?
4. What is a word you like?
5. How would you feel if everyone agreed with you?
6. Do you think it is good to have different opinions? Why?
7. What is a time you disagreed with someone?
8. How do you feel when people argue?
9. Do you like learning new words? Why or why not?
10. What is a happy opinion you have?
11. How would you feel if you could not agree with your family?
12. Do you think it is okay to have different ideas? Why?

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