Introduce new unit on a major fire and consequences by asking class to brainstorm-Are there laws today that protect people at work and/or school from fire? What are they? (outward doors, push bars, sprinklers, hoses, extinguishers, emergency plans, multiple exits, clear paths to exits, marked exits, alarms, smoke alarms, fire drill plans, release window-bars) Today we are going to read about a fire disaster that happened 90 years ago before most of these laws were in place. For the next few days I'm going to ask you to be the historian and look into this bit of history. First, let's read the background information.

Read: A Description of the Triangle Factory and The Fire.

Assignment: Write down three questions that you would like answered about this event. Collect assignment. Save these questions for later in the unit.

Vocabulary List: Two lists, one of difficult/new words, one of "fire" words. Go over words and definitions. Pronounce words having students repeat (See HANDOUT 1)

Homework: Vocabulary Worksheet.