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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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The Black Cloud — a Talking Points lesson plan for English reading and speaking

This is an English lesson plan on the subject of DEPRESSION. This is of course a very delicate subject to deal with in the classroom, but if approached the right way, could make for a highly engaging lesson. The lesson plan comes complete with: introductory questions a 500-word article for reading reading comprehension questions essential

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Lost — a short story for English reading and speaking

Carl agrees to go to Edgemoor Cliff with his classmate, Dan. Many of the other boys think that Dan is a little strange. But the temptation of going into the cave at Edgemoor Cliff is too much to resist. Carl must go. But there are stories about the cave. And what if something happens while

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Just Leave — a short story for English reading and speaking

A man stands up, leaves his job, leaves the island where he lives and walks away from his entire life. But the people around him try to stop him from leaving. Why? This is a short story lesson plan that your students will love. The lesson includes: introductory questions Just Leave – a short story

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

This is an English lesson plan on the subject of RACISM. It may be difficult for some students to talk about, but if handled well, this topic can be highly engaging in your English class. The lesson plan comes complete with: introductory questions a 500-word article for reading reading comprehension questions essential vocabulary discussion questions

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