OVERVIEW
This thematic unit contains seven texts on the topic of Syria's ongoing conflict. After an
introductory text, the unit is divided into two topical clusters of three texts each. You
may complete the topical clusters in whichever order you choose. The texts in this
thematic unit range in difficulty from ILR level 2 to ILR level 3.
Introductory Text
An Overview of the Syrian Conflict (ILR level 2)
Topical Cluster I: The Toll of the Conflict on Groups in Syria
Children Joining the Workforce (ILR level 2+)
An Analysis of Syria's Elite and Anti-Regime Contributions (ILR level 3)
A Researcher on Syrian Women Before and During the Conflict (ILR level 3)
Topical Cluster II: Reactions to the Fighting Groups in Syria
A UN Report on the Islamic State (ILR level 2+)
Civilians React to the Regime's Brutality (ILR level 2+)
The Brutality of the Regime and the Creation of Extremist Groups (ILR level 3)