The version for tonight: a short story about a folk tale
A folklore student records her grandmother's fairy tale, only to find the ending changes every time it is told.
C1Adults55 minShort story
About this lesson
A C1 reading lesson (short story). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- C1
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Short story
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 55 minutes
- Topic
- Stories & fairy tales
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, Matching, Gap-fill
- Key words
- folklore, tale, riddle, recorder, collector, taxidermy
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Interpret a literary short story, including metaphor and implied meaning
- Track how a narrative changes across time
- Discuss how and why traditional stories change when they are retold