Charlie – ESL Short Story Lesson Plan for Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Vocabulary

Teach English through a powerful story about love, loss, and memory.

This complete, classroom-ready lesson plan is perfect for ESL learners from B1 and up.

🐾 About the Story:

An old woman talks about Charlie, the love of her life. But as the story unfolds, we discover Charlie wasn’t who—or what—we expected. This touching and surprising short story invites deep classroom conversation about pets, relationships, and how we hold onto the past.

✅ What You Get (Free):

You can download the basic lesson plan for free. It includes:

• Introductory discussion questions
• The full short story (approx. 1000 words)
• Reading comprehension questions
• Vocabulary table and activity
• Discussion, group, speaking, role play, and writing activities
• All my lesson plans can be found on my site for free!

🎁 What’s Included in the Full Package ($4.99):

For just $4.99, you’ll receive a complete resource bundle for teachers:

• Full Teacher’s Guide – detailed instructions on how to use each activity
• Story Video – the full story read aloud for focused listening and comprehension practice
• Video Lesson – the story is read in sections, with slides showing the story and reading questions
• 3 PDF Presentations:
  • Introductory Questions
  • Story + Reading Comprehension Questions
  • Discussion Questions

Perfect for online classes or screen sharing, this enhanced version saves you prep time and helps students practise reading, listening, speaking, and writing—all in one engaging lesson.

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