Terry Fox

Famous People

Beg
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students read a short biography about Terry Fox, the Canadian hero who started the Marathon of Hope. They learn new vocabulary and answer comprehension questions.

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Focus

topic-based
biography
cancer
run
Canada

Vocabulary

sport
athlete
bone
cancer
artificial
lungs
race
research
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane