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Gay Families — a Talking Points lesson plan for English reading and speaking

Many families today consist of two dads. Or two mums. How are these families considered in modern society today? What is it like to be a child in a gay family like this? This lesson plan examines the existence of gay families. And the experience of being a child in a gay family. You can […]

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Cruelty To Animals — a Talking Points lesson plan for English reading and speaking

This is an English lesson plan on the subject of CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Most students have very strong feelings about this. This lesson plan is bound to create much discussion in the classroom. Download the full and complete lesson plan below! Introduction Are people cruel to animals in your country? What do you think about

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AIDS — a Talking Points lesson plan for English reading and speaking

AIDS is a terrible disease that has affected many gay men in the last forty years. Of course, anyone can catch AIDS but gay men are victim to it in a large number. This lesson plan deals with the disease and how it can tear a family apart. You can download the full and complete

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The Door — a short story for English reading and speaking

Peter is in the basement despite his mother telling him not to play down there. He sees a door. Then encourages his little sister to come down and help him open it. Then they see her. This is a terrifying short story you can use in your English class today. Download the full lesson plan

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52 Animal Idioms for Everyday English

Introduction I want to show you 52 Animal Idioms for Everyday English. These idioms can be used in your everyday English. Are you ready? Let’s dive in… A Dark Horse Someone who keeps their life private. They could be hiding a skill or an interest. Or they could be hiding a romantic relationship. My friend

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Political Correctness — a Talking Points lesson plan for English reading and speaking

Political Correctness is a movement that has been in prominence since the late 1980s. PC culture tries to encourage the correct use of language, policies or measures to avoid offense or disadvantage to minority groups or people. Today, it has become a powerful force. But has PC culture gone too far? In this lesson plan,

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Fire Angel — a short story for English reading and speaking

Jim tries to escape a burning building. And as he runs down the corridor in flames, he hears someone screaming. Inside a room, he sees a girl and pulls her from the smoke. But she is something quite different. This is a fascinating short story of the supernatural. Your students will love this short story

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The Kraken — a short story for English reading and speaking

Jonas is rowing his little sister across the fjord. It is late in the evening, but he knows he can get to the other side. He has done it many times before. But there is a rumbling deep below the water. And what rises up is more powerful than anything Jonas has ever seen before.

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Changing Baby In Public — a Talking Points lesson plan for English reading and speaking

Many people change the baby in public. This means changing the baby’s dirty nappy (UK) or diaper (USA) while outside in a public place. Some people think this is acceptable. The mother needs to change the baby and so many people believe this is okay. But there are others who think this is totally unacceptable.

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What’s In A Name? — a Talking Points lesson plan for English reading and speaking

Everyone has a name. And this is a lesson plan all about names. Get your students talking about names — and their own names — by diving into great topic. The lesson plan comes complete with: introductory questions a 500-word article for reading reading comprehension questions essential vocabulary discussion questions a group activity a writing

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