Sports in Stories
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Sports in Stories

This ESL lesson plan introduces A2-level teens to the world of sports through engaging short stories and reading exercises. In a 45-minute individual reading activity, students explore the inspiring achievements of athletes like Michael Phelps. The lesson focuses on reading comprehension and prompts group discussions on sportsmanship, perseverance, and personal experiences in sports.

Skills

  • Can understand the main points of short texts dealing with everyday topics (e.g. lifestyle, hobbies, sports, weather).
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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1

Ask and answer the questions with a partner. Write your partner's answers and share it with the class.

1
What is your favorite sport?
2
Have you ever watched a swimming competition?
3
Who is your favorite athlete?
4
What do you think makes someone a good athlete?
2

First, discuss what you already know about Michael Phelps with your partner. Then, read the text. Use information from the text to complete the dialogue between Jennifer and Anna.

3

Fill in the blanks.

4

Read the text again and choose the right answer for the questions.

5

In groups, discuss these questions. Take turns asking and answering.