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Thanksgiving is on November 26: ready worksheets, lessons, flashcards and speaking cards for every level

Animal story: Amy and the hedgehog in the garden

Amy finds a tiny hedgehog in her garden in November and helps save it; students read for reasons and details, then share animal stories.

B1Teens40 minShort story

About this lesson

A B1 reading lesson (short story). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.

Level
B1
Skill
Reading
Type
Short story
Students
Teens
Time
About 40 minutes
Topic
Animals
Activities
Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, Matching, Gap-fill
Key words
hedgehog, spines, bare hands, wildlife rescue centre, volunteer, weigh, hedge
Access
Premium

By the end, students can

  • Understand the events and reasons in a short story
  • Understand verbs and phrases used to tell a story
  • Tell and write a short story about an animal