Flight – ESL Short Story Lesson Plan with Teacher’s Guide, Presentations & Video

Teach English with confidence using this complete, classroom-ready short story lesson plan — perfect for ESL learners.

About the Story

A boy rescues a tiny seagull he calls Elsie and nurses her back to health, despite his dad’s doubts. On a windswept hill, he must decide whether to let her go — and whether she’s ready to fly.

This moving story of care, perseverance, and family tension grips students from the first line and sparks rich discussion about responsibility, courage, and freedom.

Your students will love this story. And all you have to do is use the parts of the lesson supplied.

✅ What You Get (Free)

Download the basic lesson plan for free. It includes:

• Introductory discussion questions
• The full short story (approx. 1,300–1,500 words)
• Reading comprehension questions (whole-text)
• Story divided into sections with targeted questions
• Essential vocabulary list + notebook activity
• Discussion & speaking prompts
• Creative writing task (first-person as Elsie)

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

Upgrade for the complete teaching bundle:

• Full Teacher’s Guide — step-by-step instructions and timings
• Story Video — the full story read aloud for listening/comprehension
• Video Lesson — story in sections with on-screen text & questions
• 3 PDF Presentations:
  • Introductory Questions
  • Story + Reading Comprehension Questions
  • Discussion Questions
• Model Answers — teacher copy for all comprehension questions

Perfect for online teaching or screen-sharing in class. Save time, engage learners, and build all four skills — reading, listening, speaking, and writing.

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