Weekly Read

Welcome to Typhoon Club’s Weekly Read. Articles are uploaded every Friday and remain available for two weeks before being replaced. Each article includes a discussion question and a Vocabulary Box. A YouTube link complementing the article's content is included when possible.

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Week of 06/06

Did You Know… During her working life, the Cutty Sark visited 16 different countries and travelled the equivalent of 2.5 trips to the moon. In the mid-17th century, the British…

There is something about a straw that makes a cold drink so much more enjoyable. Why is that, do you think? Is it because you can stir your drink to…

Poison Fish Tank

Mark and Katie Stevenson’s three children liked to keep fish at their home. They were fun to watch, and sometimes more fun than the TV. The family was upset when…

Week of 05/30

The proper name for these large insects is Atta Laevigata. We prefer the name given to them by local Columbian farmers. They call them big-butt ants. Look at a picture…

* School Prom: Cancelled

The end of any school year is stressful for most students around the world. Often, there are exams to be taken. As you get older and progress through your school,…

Sommarøy is an old fishing village in the northern part of Norway. It’s a beautiful place with sandy beaches and spectacular scenery. With a population of less than 330, it…