Cirque du Soleil
Famous Things
High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12
Students read a brief history of the world-famous Cirque du Soleil. They review vocabulary, practice writing, and discuss the "rags-to-riches" stories. "Sun" idioms are introduced.
Focus
topic-based
academic
4-skills
organizations & institutions
sports & leisure
Canada
Quebec
interpretive
Vocabulary
rags to riches
busker
stilts
commemorate
funding
contemporary
soundtrack
symphony orchestra
stay put
venue
headquarters
audition