The Outback Way
That's News to Me
Adv
All ages
Grades 6–12
In this lesson featuring an article from The Washington Post, students read about the Outback Way, a road that travels 1,700 miles (2,736 km) through the Australian Outback. This lesson includes photos, comprehension and discussion questions, and a speaking task.
Focus
current events
authentic materials
reading
travel
Australia
interpretive
productive
Vocabulary
remote
arid
notorious
scoff
corrugated
carcass
hedge one’s bets
modular unit
squadron
rejoice
bountiful
crevice