Joanne Lees

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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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/joanne-lees

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. When was Joanne Lees born?September 25, 1973
2. What is the partner?Peter Falconio, who was abducted and never found
3. What is the location of incident?Stuart Highway, Northern Territory, Australia
4. Who is Joanne Lees?Joanne Lees is a British woman who survived a scary adventure in Australia and later wrote a book about her experience.
5. How did Joanne help the police and court?She gave detailed testimony that helped the police find the attacker. She was the main witness in the trial.

Assailant: A person who attacks another person physically.
Protracted: Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
Victim Advocacy: The process of supporting and speaking up for individuals who have experienced harm or injustice.
Psychological Toll: The mental and emotional damage caused by a difficult or traumatic experience.