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Describing people: Jake looks for his grandpa at the market

Jake loses his grandpa at a busy market and must describe him to a security guard; students read, then describe people they know.

A2Teens35 minShort story

About this lesson

An A2 reading lesson (short story). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.

Level
A2
Skill
Reading
Type
Short story
Students
Teens
Time
About 35 minutes
Topic
Describing people
Activities
Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, Gap-fill, Matching
Key words
What does he look like?, thin, beard, glasses, cap, walking stick, security guard
Access
Premium

By the end, students can

  • Understand a short story and follow what happens
  • Understand and use words to describe people's appearance and clothes
  • Describe a person you know