Teach beginning English with this engaging ESL short story designed for ELL students using comprehensible input. This ready-to-use lesson includes an animated video, printable story, reading comprehension activities, vocabulary repetition, and story retell practice that help beginning English learners build confidence while acquiring English naturally.
Jerome is in love with Sophie—but there's one problem. He's so incredibly small that Sophie doesn't even know he exists! Can Jerome find a way to get her attention and convince her to go on a date? Students repeatedly encounter four target structures throughout the story, helping them understand and remember new language through meaningful repetition.
Target structures
The story is included as both a printable PDF and an animated MP4 video. A second version without on-screen text is perfect for story retells, speaking activities, and personalized discussions. The simple language works well for novice-low through novice-high learners, while more advanced students can retell or rewrite the story using different tenses.
What's Included in this ESL comprehensible input lesson:
Whether you're introducing comprehensible input to beginning English learners or expanding your collection of engaging ESL stories, this lesson provides an easy way to build vocabulary, reading, listening, and speaking skills through meaningful repetition.
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