The Conman - a short story for English reading and speaking

The Conman – ESL Short Story Lesson Plan with Teacher’s Guide & Video

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

About the Story:
Harry is a conman—and a very good one. But one day, Harry meets his match. This original short story is a gripping read that sparks curiosity and classroom discussion. Students love it, and teachers find it easy to build lessons around.

✅ 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

🎁 What’s Included in the Full Package ($4.99):
For just $4.99, you get a rich bundle of teaching resources:

• Full Teacher’s Guide – step-by-step instructions for using all materials
• Story Video – the full story read aloud for focused listening and comprehension practice
• Video Lesson – the story is read in sections, with slides displaying story text and comprehension questions
• 3 PDF Presentations:
  1. Introductory Questions
  2. Story + Reading Comprehension Questions
  3. Discussion Questions

This enhanced pack is ideal for online teaching or screen-sharing in class. It saves you time, engages your students, and supports multiple skills—reading, listening, speaking, and writing.

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