The Fascinating Story of Frank Abagnale
ESL Lesson PlansThe Fascinating Story of Frank Abagnale

The Fascinating Story of Frank Abagnale

This ESL lesson plan dives into the story of Frank Abagnale, engaging A2-B1 level students in a 45-minute group activity that builds reading and vocabulary skills. Through reading tasks, discussions, and comprehension exercises, students explore Abagnale’s early life, his extraordinary scams, and his later transformation. The lesson encourages critical thinking, offering vocabulary development and comprehension tasks to support learners in understanding and discussing real-life stories.

Skills

  • Can understand a short factual description or report within their own field, provided simple language is used and that it does not contain unpredictable detail.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Read the dialogue between Lucas and Emily and fill in the blank with these two questions.

What do you think are some reasons people get involved in crime?
Do you like to watch movies or shows about famous criminals?
L
Lucas
Hey, Lucas. I watched this movie last night. It was about a detective trying to catch a famous criminal.
E
Emily
Sounds interesting!
L
Lucas
Yeah, I do! I've seen a few crime shows and movies. They're so interesting.
E
Emily
I know what you mean.
L
Lucas
Hmmm, I don't know. I think some people do it because they need money or they're in trouble. What do you think?
E
Emily
I'm not sure, I think there are a lot of reasons why.
2

Discuss the questions with a partner.

3

Match these words to their definitions.

4

Read the text and answer the questions.

5

Choose the correct answer to the questions below.

6

Work with a partner. Read the first 3 sentences and ask if they are True or False. Your partner answers. Then, switch roles and do the same for the last 3 questions.

7

Discuss the questions in pairs or small groups and then share your answers.

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