Introduce your students to short stories with Seven Sisters, a narrative that explores themes of family, growing up, and death. Designed for secondary EAL/ESL classes, this scheme of work is ideal for mixed-ability groups from A1 to B1 on the CEFR, providing thoughtful language practice through storytelling and emotional connection.
What’s Included:
- Differentiated versions of the text to cater to all levels, with an A1-A2 version and a more advanced B1 text. The narrative is enriched with scaffolding images to support comprehension for all students.
- Prediction task: before reading, students are invited to anticipate what might unfold, engaging their imaginations and critical thinking.
- Vocabulary focus: a structured activity to familiarise students with key vocabulary, supporting understanding of the story’s themes and emotions.
- Post-reading choice board: a variety of engaging follow-up activities to let students choose how they wish to respond to the story, from reflective tasks to creative responses.
- Writing task: students are guided to write a heartfelt thank-you note, practising formal expressions of gratitude and empathy.
- Dialogue writing focus: students practise crafting dialogue, learning how to express characters’ voices and emotions in English, perfect for building fluency in conversational language.
Seven Sisters is a unique story that will add to any EAL/ESL curriculum, offering students a simple yet thought-provoking narrative that resonates with real-life themes. This scheme of work combines essential vocabulary, writing, and speaking skills with a story that will encourage students to think about family and relationships in a meaningful way.
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