Students read, analyze and critique a newspaper article on how new tall buildings are changing London's skyline. They assess key vocabulary terms within the article, comprehension questions and write out how to design the perfect building.

A great introduction to one of the world's tallest buildings. The article was written in 2002 when it was the tallest building. Since then others have surpassed it. At the end of the article there is a great building challenge for students.

This photo is taken from the ground looking up at the impressive Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The twin buildings were once the tallest in the world but still remain among the tallest. They reach an incredible 452 metres...