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A happy face for the pumpkin: Kim's jack-o'-lantern

A very short story about Kim and Dad turning a pumpkin into a jack-o'-lantern; children read, choose pictures, say yes or no, order words and draw their own pumpkin face.

Kids · StartersYoung learners20 minShort story

About this lesson

A Kids · Starters reading lesson (short story). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.

Level
Kids · Starters · Young learners – Starters (pre-A1)
Skill
Reading
Type
Short story
Students
Young learners
Time
About 20 minutes
Topic
Halloween
Activities
Picture words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, True / False, Word order
Access
Premium

By the end, students can

  • Read a short story about making a jack-o'-lantern
  • Use face words: eyes, nose, mouth
  • Write simple sentences with has got