Summary:
In 1974, A young tight rope walker Philippe Petit was impressed by the size of the World Trade Center. He was so taken with the idea of walking between the towers, that he felt it was something he had to do. This book is the account of how he planned the ultimate tight rope walk and what it was like to perform more than 1300 feet off the ground. This Caldecott winner encourages students to believe anything is possible.
Vocabulary:
Cable- A thick rope or wire
Unicycle- A cycle with only one wheel
Juggle- Act of throwing and catching 3 or more objects in a continuous motion
Steeples-Tall tower usually a feature of a church building
Secretly- Without others knowing
Construction-Building of Something
Arrow- pointed or shafted object that is typically shot from a bow.
Frantically-To do something with passion or fear
Dawn-Appearance of first light
Story Questions:
Where did Philippe grow up?
Where were the twin towers located?
What kind of performances did the Philippe like?
How tall were the towers?
Would you want to walk on a tight rope or juggle? Why?
Which of these two was Philippe’s favorite.?
When Philippe performed at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, how did people react?
Can Philippe tell anyone of his plan to walk between the towers? Why or Why not?
How many people helped Philippe get the cable between the towers?
When did they shoot the arrows? Why?
Why do you think Philippe used a balancing stick?
Who noticed Philippe on the tower?
Why did the police say, “You are under arrest?”
Do you think it should be illegal to walk between those towers? Why or Why not?
How does the story end?
Video Links and Lesson Ideas:
1974 News Broadcast:
2015 Movie Trailer:
Story on Youtube:
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