Close Call with a Whale

That's News to Me

Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this digital-only lesson featuring modified content from The Washington Post, students read about Michael Packard, a lobster diver who was almost eaten by a whale. This lesson includes an article as well as comprehension and discussion questions.

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Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive

Vocabulary

surface
witness
flop
tale
harm
float
ambulance
tough

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