Gord Downie

Famous People

Int – High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students read a short biography about one of Canada’s musical treasures. They learn new vocabulary and review multiple-word adjectives.

This lesson mentions residential schools. Teacher discretion is advised.

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
biography
multiple-word adjectives
rock music
indigenous rights

Vocabulary

icon
pal
debut
millennium
solo
activist
residential school
terminal
weep
documentary
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane