(1) Read the story. (2) Tell the story in your own words. (3) Ask the questions.
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44-year-old Bruce Franklin was arrested this morning after a gruesome discovery by the Philadelphia Police Department. Trapped with his wife in an elevator for three days, Franklin confessed to killing and eating her to survive. When rescuers arrived, they found his partially devoured wife’s body beside him. Shocked officers listened as Franklin admitted to consuming nearly 12 lbs (5.4 kg) of her flesh. Franklin said that it was necessary for his own survival. |
| Vocabulary |
| gruesome = extremely unpleasant and shocking, usually connected with death or injury
devour = eat greedily or hungrily |
| Comprehension Questions |
- How long was he trapped in the elevator?
- Why did he eat his wife?
- How old is Franklin?
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| Discussion Questions |
- When is the last time you used an elevator?
- What would you do if you were trapped in an elevator for 3 days?
- Would you rather be trapped in an elevator alone or with a stranger? Why?
- What did you eat today?
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