Tony hears a noise in his home in the middle of the night. He goes downstairs to take a look and comes face to face with a burglar. This is a short story about burglary – thieves that break into people’s homes to steal – and what to do during a situation like this. This …
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Sam gets into a taxi after finishing work late at night. But the driver refuses to take him where he wants to go. Instead, he keeps asking Sam where he needs to go. This is a mystery short story that your students will love. It comes complete with a full lesson plan with lots …
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A young man wait for his bus and is then joined by an old lady. She starts to talk about the love of her life — Charlie. She tells the young man about Charlie. Then she shows him something… You can use this short story lesson plan as part of your English reading class. …
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Mabby watches as a thief takes off with her bike. She then realises the true value of the bike and how important it is to her, despite the fact that it is old and needs some repairs. But at the end of the day, she receives a pleasant surprise. This is a great short …
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A man goes into a cafe to enjoy some breakfast. But then he finds a note. And another and another. Something is amiss but he is not sure. But then he finds it is too late. You can use this short story lesson plan in your class today. Download the complete lesson plan in …
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This is a short story about a man who likes to gamble. But maybe he gambles too much. You can read this story and answer the questions as part of your own self-study for English reading. Or if you are a teacher, you can download the entire lesson plan and use it in your class. …
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This is a scary short story that you can use in your English class. It is great for reading comprehension and general reading skills. But also good for speaking and making presentations. Use the lesson today! Introduction Have you ever been in a subway station late at night? How did it feel? …
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This is a short story about a conman — a man who cheats others for a living. If you are a teacher, you can use this as part of your English or ESL lesson. It comes complete with questions, exercises and activities. Download the entire lesson plan in PDF format by clicking the link here …
This is a creepy story about a man in a swimming pool late in the evening. He discovers that he is not alone… This short story lesson plan comes with many questions, a role play and a writing exercise. It is great for any English/ESL class for reading comprehension. I hope this is useful for …
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This is a short story about aliens arriving in the suburbs of a small town in England. The main character is just a normal person in a normal town – then he sees a spaceship in the sky. If you are a teacher, you can use this story in your English or ESL class. Or …
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