World's Skinniest Skyscraper
Easy News Stories
High Beg – Low Int
All ages
Grades 4–12
In this lesson featuring content adapted from The Associated Press, students read a true story about the world's skinniest skyscraper. This lesson includes a photo task as well as comprehension, vocabulary review, and a read-aloud task.
The full lesson is available on digital. Click on the Immersive Reader icon to hear the audio. An abridged printable version without photos is also available.
Focus
authentic materials
reading
architecture
US
New York City
adjectives
simple present
interpretive
Vocabulary
skinny
tower
wind
tall
architect
apartment
dangerous
highest