Branson Goes to Space

That's News to Me

Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring modified content from The Washington Post, students read about British billionaire Richard Branson's recent trip into space on Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Unity. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading

Vocabulary

barnstorming
suborbital
jaunt
tether
tarmac
apogee
pore over
rivalry
ignominious
robust
dub
civilian
A spinning paper plane