Jim Henson

Famous People

Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students read a short biography about Jim Henson, an American puppeteer and filmmaker. Students learn new vocabulary and practice writing questions and listening.

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Focus

topic-based
reading
entertainment

Vocabulary

creative
puppetry
commercial
produce
marionette
debut
literacy
universally
pneumonia
legacy
A spinning paper plane