Glaston

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/glaston

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Glaston?Rutland, East Midlands, England
2. How big is Glaston?Not specified, but characterized by approximately 80 houses
3. What is the capital of Glaston?Not applicable, as Glaston is a village
4. What language do people speak in Glaston?English

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