Does Learning About the Ghostwriter Ruin a Book?
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Does Learning About the Ghostwriter Ruin a Book?

This engaging B2 ESL lesson for teens and adults uses a short video to spark discussion about celebrity memoirs, honesty, and authorship. Students build topic-specific vocabulary (e.g., memoir, ghostwriter, editor), practise listening for gist and detail, and develop critical thinking through multiple-choice and discussion tasks. Perfect for group classes, this 60-minute lesson helps students practise real-life communication skills while exploring a modern publishing topic relevant to today’s media culture.

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1

Discuss the questions.

1
Have you ever read a book written by a famous person? What did you think of it?
2
Why do you think some people enjoy reading about the lives of celebrities?
3
How important is it to you that a writer is honest when they write about their own life?
4
If you could write a book about your life, what would you include or leave out?
5
Why do you think some famous people choose to write books even if writing is difficult for them?
2

Match the words to their meanings.

3

Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

4

Watch the video and choose the correct summary.

5

Watch the video and answer the questions.

6

Discuss in groups. Explain your decision and give reasons.

7

Write an opinion paragraph.

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