The Dentist - a short story for English reading, speaking and vocabulary
The Dentist – 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
Michael dreads the dentist’s chair.
The bright light, the sterile walls, the drill – it all fills him with fear.
But when Mr Crane offers him a new, “secret” anaesthetic, Michael discovers that the real horror isn’t the pain of treatment… but what happens when he can no longer move or speak.
This chilling short story of fear, trust, and danger will captivate your students and spark unforgettable discussions.
Your students will be hooked by the suspense. And all you have to do is use the ready-made materials.
✅ 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 complete bundle of teaching resources:
- Full Teacher’s Guide – step-by-step instructions for using all materials
- Story Video – the full story read aloud for listening and comprehension practice
- Video Lesson – the story in sections, with slides displaying story text and comprehension questions
- 3 PDF Presentations:
- Introductory Questions
- Story + Reading Comprehension Questions
- Discussion Questions
This enhanced pack is perfect for online teaching or screen-sharing in class. It saves you preparation time, engages your learners, and builds skills in reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
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a complete short story lesson plan with many exercises, three presentations to use in your class, two videos and a full teacher's guide