Miners' strike 1984: Why UK miners walked out and how it ended
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To pave the way (for something)
To pit (someone/ something) against (someone/ something)
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. What was the 1984 miners’ strike and why was it important?
2. What caused the strike and how did it begin?
3. Where did the miners strike?
4. How did Margaret Thatcher’s government respond?
5. What role did the police have and how many people were arrested?
6. How did the strike end and what happened to the mines?
7. How was life in your native country in 1984?
8. What stories do you know of workers being exploited?
9. Have you ever been treated badly by an employer?
10. Who is the most famous woman from your country’s history?
11. Do you think Margaret Thatcher should have a statue in London?
12. Would it be difficult for a woman to become the leader of your country?
13. Have you been affected by strikes recently?
14. Is going on strike effective?
15. Do you like watching movies and documentaries about history?