Michael J. Fox

Famous People

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students read a short biography about Michael J. Fox, a famous Canadian actor and advocate. Students learn new vocabulary, practice paraphrasing, and discuss philanthropy.

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Focus

topic-based
4-skills
biography
Michael J. Fox
entertainment
Parkinson's disease

Vocabulary

blockbuster
philanthropy
settle
passion
sitcom
diagnose
advocacy
documentary
impact
tremor
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A spinning paper plane