The Vanishing Act is a short story lesson plan designed for upper-intermediate English learners (around B2 to C1 level). The story features natural, colloquial American English, making it ideal for students who want to improve their understanding of informal language, tone, and dialogue. This complete lesson plan includes: Vocabulary matching and sentence writing Reading comprehension […]

The Tunnel – English Lesson Plan Overview: This lesson plan is based on the short suspense story The Tunnel, a mysterious tale about a man named Jacob who enters a mountain tunnel—but the further he drives, the stranger things become. The light at the end of the tunnel never seems to get closer, and Jacob

The Reflection Game is a short, eerie story (350 words) perfect for upper-intermediate students. This short-form lesson plan includes all the usual exercises—comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, discussion prompts, and more—to develop reading, speaking, and critical thinking skills. Introduction Have you ever heard of a scary game or urban legend? Do you think mirrors can be

What would life be like if you weren’t afraid of anything? No fear of heights, no fear of danger, not even fear of pain. The Girl Who Knew No Fear is a short story about Lila, a young girl born without the ability to feel fear. While other children run from danger, Lila runs toward