World's Skinniest Skyscraper

Easy News Stories

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.

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Focus

authentic materials
reading
architecture
US
New York City
adjectives
simple present
interpretive

Vocabulary

skinny
tower
wind
tall
architect
apartment
dangerous
highest
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane