Introduction Do you want to go to university? Why/why not? Do your parents want you to go to university? What if you told them you do not wish to go? I Don’t Want To Go To University! In the last twenty years, going to university has no longer been a choice but an obligation. Many […]
It’s just another typical morning in Stan and Margaret’s house. Stan is making a cup of tea. Margaret is slowly waking up. And their dog, Bonnie, is yapping at Stan’s feet. But the dog seems very excited about something… And why is it so dark outside? This is a sci-fi short story that you can
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Introduction Do old people do exercise in your country? What kinds of exercise do they do? How about weightlifting? What kinds of people do that? Do You Even Lift, Bro? When we think of weightlifting, we usually associate the exercise with younger people. Often young men in their twenties or thirties. We might also see
Michael hates going to the dentist. And today is no different. But he has some work to do on his teeth. Today though, the dentist introduces a brand-new painkiller. It could be just the thing that Michael needs. Or is it? Check out my short story, The Dentist, which comes with a full and complete
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Tony is about to stop working for the night and go home. He is a taxi driver and the streets are empty. Then he sees her. Standing near the river and soaking wet. He offers to help her. But what he finds out is terrifying…  This is a thrilling ghost story that your students
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Introduction Are you lazy? How is laziness seen in your culture? Do you know any lazy people? What do you think of them? I’m So Lazy! We all feel lazy at one point in our lives or another. We may feel listless and have a total lack of energy. Staying in bed or stretched out
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Introduction How many hours do you sleep every night? Is it enough? How many hours do you need every night? How do you feel if you only sleep six hours in one night? How about four hours? Do We Get Enough Sleep? The average person needs eight hours of sleep per night. This is common
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Introduction Are there many dogs where you live? Where can the dogs go to play? Are there any parks or places where dogs can run around? Do you think dogs should be allowed in the city? Why/why not? Dogs in The City Everyone knows a dog is man’s best friend. But at what point do
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A boy finds a bird and nurses back to health. He tries to teach it to fly. Then he goes with his father, to some high ground, to set the bird free. Will the bird fly? Take a look at my full lesson plan based on the short story described above. This comes complete with:
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You ever had that student? That one student that just wants to make your life a living hell for the next forty minutes? I have had many. The class clown to the little princess to that weird kid who doesn’t say a word to anyone at all. They come in all shapes and sizes. More