Fatal Shooting on Movie Set

That's News to Me

High Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson featuring an article from The Washington Post, students read about a fatal shooting on a movie set involving actor Alec Baldwin. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions as well as a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

discharged
cinematographer
affidavit
chronology
armorer
cut corners
intern (verb)
seasoned
custody
producer
anonymity
A spinning paper plane