Close Call with a Whale
That's News to Me
High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12
In this digital-only lesson featuring modified content from The Washington Post, students read about Michael Packard, a lobster diver who was almost eaten by a whale. This lesson includes an article as well as comprehension and discussion questions.
Focus
current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive
Vocabulary
survey
burly
thrash
recount
soar
premier
pressure
bruised
dislocated
remarkable