Real or Fake News #9


(1) Read the story. (2) Tell the story in your own words. (3) Ask the questions.
In August, homeowners in Henrico, Virginia, woke to find that old televisions had been left on their porches in the night. The eerie delivery only got creepier when home security footage revealed that they’d been delivered by an ominous visitor: the man was wearing a navy jumpsuit and gloves, and masked his face with what appeared to be an actual TV. Before leaving, he turned to the security cameras and waved. Police have collected 52 TVs but are still baffled as to what the motive might have been.
Vocabulary
eerie = strange in a frightening and mysterious way

creepy = causing fear, horror, or repulsion

ominous = suggesting that something unpleasant is likely to happen

baffled = confused

Comprehension Questions
  1. How many TV were left on porches?
  2. What was the man wearing?
  3. What do police say was the motive?
Discussion Questions
  1. Are you happy with your current TV?
  2. What would you do if someone gave you an old TV?
  3. What do you think the man’s motive is?
  4. What is the last thing you watched on TV?