A story lesson plan

by Jamie Keddie

  • Language level: B1/B2
  • Age of learner: Teenagers; adults
  • Duration of activity: 60 minutes
  • Tasks: Personalising and retelling a story
  • Topic: Urban legends
  • Language focus: Collocations; fronting
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A story
lesson plan

by Jamie Keddie
Buy now
  • Language level: B1/B2
  • Age of learner: Teenagers; adults
  • Duration of activity: 60 minutes
  • Tasks: Personalising and retelling a story
  • Topic: Urban legends
  • Language focus: Collocations; fronting

Biscuit Thief

Two strangers alone in a waiting room at a train station. A newspaper, a coffee and a packet of biscuits. What could possibly go wrong?

Biscuit Thief is based on a famous urban legend that plays with mistaken assumptions and social awkwardness. Students predict the twist, retell the story in their own way and debate whether the mix-up could happen in real life.

Perfect for B1/B2 learners, this storytelling-focused lesson builds narrative skills, introduces useful collocations and explores fronting – a grammar point for dramatic effect.

An engaging way to get students talking!

€5.10

One time payment includes all the following:

  • A PDF lesson plan with step-by-step guidance and detailed teaching notes
  • A PDF worksheet for students
  • A Canva slideshow to support your teaching
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About the author

For almost 20 years, Jamie Keddie has been creating courses and resources to help teachers structure their lessons, motivate students and find meaning in their teaching.

He has shared his insights with educators in over 40 different countries, written for Oxford University Press and won a prestigious British Council ELTons award for his innovative ideas on using video in teaching.