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Lost! Amy's blue pencil case: a school notice
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Talk with a partner.
Read the text.
Choose the right answer.
True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Reading · Notice & advert
Lost! Amy's blue pencil case: a school notice
Children read a lost-property notice on the school board, find what is in the pencil case and draw their own.
Kids · Starters
15 min
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Moon fact file: our neighbour in space
Look and say.
Talk with a partner.
Read the text.
True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Choose the right answer.
Match.
Reading · Fact file
Moon fact file: our neighbour in space
Children read a fact file about the Moon, check facts with pictures, learn space words and make a mini fact file of their own.
Kids · Movers
25 min
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Free
Princess Zoe and the noisy dragon: a new fairy tale
Look and say.
Talk with a partner.
Read the text.
Choose the right answer.
True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Match.
Reading · Short story
Princess Zoe and the noisy dragon: a new fairy tale
Brave knights can't stop a dragon's terrible roaring, but a princess who loves fixing things finds out why. Read, check and write a new ending.
Kids · Flyers
30 min
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Free
Homes to rent: three adverts on a notice board
Learn these words.
Talk with a partner.
Read the text.
Choose the right answer.
True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Match.
Reading · Notice & advert
Homes to rent: three adverts on a notice board
Learners read three adverts for a flat, a room and a house, choose the right home for different people and write an advert for their own home.
A1
Adults
30 min
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Free
The lost key
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True or false?
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T / F
T / F
Complete the sentences.
Reading · Short story
The lost key
Lucy can't find her house key after school — until she remembers her morning; students read for detail, practise the past simple and tell their own lost-and-found story.
A2
Teens
35 min
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Feelings: why being bored can be good for you
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Talk with a partner.
Read the text.
Match.
Choose the right answer.
Reading · Opinion piece
Feelings: why being bored can be good for you
A columnist argues that everyday boredom is useful and makes us more creative; students follow her argument and give their own opinion.
B1
Adults
45 min
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The case of the silver bat: a Halloween whodunnit
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True or false?
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T / F
T / F
Choose the right answer.
Complete the sentences.
Reading · Short story
The case of the silver bat: a Halloween whodunnit
An original detective story set at a hotel costume ball, where a silver trophy disappears in the dark; students read for detail, use must, might and can't to weigh the clues, solve the mystery and write the ending.
B1
Adults
45 min
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Festival report: what worked, what didn't and what should change
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Talk with a partner.
Read the text.
Match.
Complete the sentences.
Reading · Report
Festival report: what worked, what didn't and what should change
A coordinator's report on a city summer festival, with findings and recommendations; students analyse it, set priorities and write a report.
B2
Adults
50 min
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The myth of national character: are stereotypes ever true?
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True or false?
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T / F
Match.
Reading · Opinion piece
The myth of national character: are stereotypes ever true?
An opinion piece uses psychological research to argue that 'national character' is largely a story we tell, not a fact.
C1
Adults
55 min
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Free
The bowl: a short story about siblings dividing a family home
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Match.
Reading · Short story
The bowl: a short story about siblings dividing a family home
Three adult siblings clear their late mother's flat and clash over a chipped bowl; students read for subtext and write about a family object.
C2
Adults
55 min
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Kids · Toddlers
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Night-night, pumpkin! A sleepy Halloween picture story
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Talk with a partner.
Reading · Short story
Night-night, pumpkin! A sleepy Halloween picture story
A bedtime picture story: after the Halloween party, sleepy Leo says night-night to his pumpkin, the moon, the stars and the bats; children 'read' the pictures with the teacher, point, count and match shadows.
Kids · Toddlers
15 min
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Kids · Starters
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Lost! Amy's blue pencil case: a school notice
Look and say.
Talk with a partner.
Read the text.
Choose the right answer.
True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Reading · Notice & advert
Lost! Amy's blue pencil case: a school notice
Children read a lost-property notice on the school board, find what is in the pencil case and draw their own.
Kids · Starters
15 min
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Free
Banana pizza! Max cooks with Grandma
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Complete the sentences.
Reading · Short story
Banana pizza! Max cooks with Grandma
A funny food story: Max and Grandma make a pizza with a surprise topping. Children read, tick and complete, then design their own pizza.
Kids · Starters
20 min
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Busy bees: a bug fact file
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True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Reading · Fact file
Busy bees: a bug fact file
Children read a short fact file about bees, find numbers and colours, then draw a ladybird and write two facts about it.
Kids · Starters
20 min
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Get up, it's seven o'clock! A daily routine poem
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Complete the sentences.
Match.
Reading · Poem
Get up, it's seven o'clock! A daily routine poem
A bouncy rhyming poem about a child's day from getting up to bedtime. Children read, find times and rhymes, then write their own day.
Kids · Starters
20 min
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Come to my party on Saturday! Lily's birthday email
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True or false?
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T / F
Complete the sentences.
Reading · Email
Come to my party on Saturday! Lily's birthday email
Lily invites Ella to her birthday party. Children find the day, time and place, practise the days of the week and write an invitation.
Kids · Starters
20 min
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All about me: Jake's fact file
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True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Choose the right answer.
Put the words in order.
Reading · Fact file
All about me: Jake's fact file
Jake tells us his age, family, pet and favourite things. Children find facts, order sentences and make their own 'All about me' fact file.
Kids · Starters
20 min
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Hello from the beach! Anna's holiday email
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Choose the right answer.
Complete the sentences.
Reading · Email
Hello from the beach! Anna's holiday email
Anna writes to Grandma from her beach holiday. Children find where she is and what she does, then write a holiday message of their own.
Kids · Starters
20 min
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Noah's new drum: a family band story
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True or false?
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T / F
Match.
Reading · Short story
Noah's new drum: a family band story
Noah's new drum is too loud, but then his family joins in and they make a band. Children read, check, match and start a class band.
Kids · Starters
20 min
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Welcome to River Town! A town poster
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Match.
Choose the right answer.
Reading · Notice & advert
Welcome to River Town! A town poster
Children read a colourful town poster, match places to things to do there and make a poster for their own town.
Kids · Starters
20 min
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Happy, sad and scared: a feelings poem
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Talk with a partner.
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Choose the right answer.
True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Complete the sentences.
Reading · Poem
Happy, sad and scared: a feelings poem
A rhyming poem about four feelings in one child's day. Children match feelings to moments, find rhymes and say how they feel.
Kids · Starters
15 min
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Where is Coco? A cat hunt in the house
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T / F
Match.
Reading · Short story
Where is Coco? A cat hunt in the house
Adam looks for his cat Coco in every room of the house. Children follow the search, check facts and play a hide-and-seek game.
Kids · Starters
20 min
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I love painting! Zoe's email about her hobbies
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True or false?
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T / F
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Match.
Reading · Email
I love painting! Zoe's email about her hobbies
Zoe writes to her new friend Ben about what she likes and doesn't like doing. Children find facts and write a reply about their hobbies.
Kids · Starters
20 min
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Kids · Movers
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Moon fact file: our neighbour in space
Look and say.
Talk with a partner.
Read the text.
True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Choose the right answer.
Match.
Reading · Fact file
Moon fact file: our neighbour in space
Children read a fact file about the Moon, check facts with pictures, learn space words and make a mini fact file of their own.
Kids · Movers
25 min
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Free
Our class notice board: a lost pencil case and a new club
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Choose the right answer.
True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Complete the sentences.
Reading · Notice & advert
Our class notice board: a lost pencil case and a new club
Children read three school notices, find what is lost, when Art Club meets and who needs help, then write their own LOST notice.
Kids · Movers
25 min
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Who am I? Animal riddle poems
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True or false?
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T / F
Match.
Reading · Poem
Who am I? Animal riddle poems
Children read five rhyming animal riddles, guess the animals, check details, find rhyming words and write a riddle of their own.
Kids · Movers
25 min
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Pancake Saturday: Zoe's email about breakfast
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True or false?
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T / F
Match.
Reading · Email
Pancake Saturday: Zoe's email about breakfast
Zoe emails Grandma about making pancakes and lemonade with Dad. Children find food words and details, then write about their favourite breakfast.
Kids · Movers
25 min
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All about me: an email from a new friend
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Choose the right answer.
Complete the sentences.
Match.
Reading · Email
All about me: an email from a new friend
Jake from New Zealand writes to a new pen friend about his family, looks, sport and pet. Children read, fill in his card and write back.
Kids · Movers
25 min
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Gus the goat and the red hat: a farm story
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True or false?
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T / F
Match.
Reading · Short story
Gus the goat and the red hat: a farm story
Ella loses her new hat at Grandpa's farm and looks for it near the animals. Children follow the story, match animal sounds and write a funny sentence.
Kids · Movers
25 min
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Ember the shy dragon: a new fairy tale
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Complete the sentences.
Match.
Reading · Short story
Ember the shy dragon: a new fairy tale
A shy little dragon can't make fire until Princess Sophie reads him a funny story. Children follow the fairy tale, check details and retell it.
Kids · Movers
25 min
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Summer Fun Week: days, dates and times at the kids' club
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Match.
Complete the sentences.
Reading · Notice & advert
Summer Fun Week: days, dates and times at the kids' club
Children read an advert for a summer kids' club, find days, dates and clock times, then plan their own fun week.
Kids · Movers
25 min
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Sunny Hill Zoo notice: feeding times and a baby elephant
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Choose the right answer.
True or false?
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T / F
Match.
Reading · Notice & advert
Sunny Hill Zoo notice: feeding times and a baby elephant
Children read a zoo notice with opening times, feeding times and rules, find the facts, then make a notice for their own zoo.
Kids · Movers
25 min
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A cake for Grandpa: a family birthday story
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Choose the right answer.
Complete the sentences.
Match.
Reading · Short story
A cake for Grandpa: a family birthday story
Anna and her cousin make a birthday cake for Grandpa, but the dog gets there first. Children read, check details and talk about family.
Kids · Movers
25 min
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Amy's email: my new climbing club
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True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Choose the right answer.
Match.
Reading · Email
Amy's email: my new climbing club
Amy emails her friend Leo about her new hobby and her weekends. Children read for details and write a short reply about their free time.
Kids · Movers
25 min
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Numbers everywhere: a counting poem from one to ten
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True or false?
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T / F
T / F
Match.
Reading · Poem
Numbers everywhere: a counting poem from one to ten
Children count things, read a rhyming counting poem, check numbers and colours, find rhymes and write their own number lines.
Kids · Movers
20 min
Teach · Online · Print
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Kids · Flyers
hard
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Princess Zoe and the noisy dragon: a new fairy tale
Look and say.
Talk with a partner.
Read the text.
Choose the right answer.
True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Match.
Reading · Short story
Princess Zoe and the noisy dragon: a new fairy tale
Brave knights can't stop a dragon's terrible roaring, but a princess who loves fixing things finds out why. Read, check and write a new ending.
Kids · Flyers
30 min
Teach · Online · Print
Free
Clothes swap and fashion show: a school notice
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Talk with a partner.
Read the text.
True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Complete the sentences.
Match.
Reading · Notice & advert
Clothes swap and fashion show: a school notice
Children read a notice for a school clothes swap and fashion show, find the rules and dates, then write an advert for clothes they want to swap.
Kids · Flyers
30 min
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Harry's email: my day in a family bakery
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Complete the sentences.
Match.
Reading · Email
Harry's email: my day in a family bakery
Harry's parents have a bakery, so his day starts early and ends early. Children read his email for times and routines and write a reply.
Kids · Flyers
30 min
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If I had a magic paintbrush: a poem about colours
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Choose the right answer.
Match.
Reading · Poem
If I had a magic paintbrush: a poem about colours
A child imagines painting the whole world in strange colours, then changes their mind. Read the poem, colour the pictures and write a new verse.
Kids · Flyers
30 min
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Who works while you sleep? A fact file about night jobs
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Match.
True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Complete the sentences.
Reading · Fact file
Who works while you sleep? A fact file about night jobs
A fact file about nurses, scientists, pilots and firefighters who work at night. Children match jobs to facts and talk about the jobs they'd like.
Kids · Flyers
30 min
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The Big Bird and Bug Count: a nature club notice
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True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Match.
Reading · Notice & advert
The Big Bird and Bug Count: a nature club notice
A nature club asks children to help count the birds and bugs in the park. Children read for details and rules, then plan their own count.
Kids · Flyers
30 min
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My best friend moved away: Ella's email to Grandma
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True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Choose the right answer.
Match.
Reading · Email
My best friend moved away: Ella's email to Grandma
Ella tells her grandma sad and good news: her best friend has moved abroad, but they still talk. Read for details and write an email about a friend.
Kids · Flyers
30 min
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The turtle on the beach: a sea life rescue story
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Complete the sentences.
Match.
Reading · Short story
The turtle on the beach: a sea life rescue story
Matt and Lily find a young sea turtle caught in an old fishing net. Children read the rescue story, check details and talk about protecting sea life.
Kids · Flyers
30 min
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Sports day story: Jake and the relay race
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True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Match.
Reading · Short story
Sports day story: Jake and the relay race
Jake's team has a problem in the relay race. Children read the story, check details, learn sports words and write about a race or game.
Kids · Flyers
30 min
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Beach clean-up day: a notice to help the sea
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Complete the sentences.
True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Reading · Notice & advert
Beach clean-up day: a notice to help the sea
Children read a notice about a beach clean-up, find the key facts, learn nature words and design a notice for their own clean-up day.
Kids · Flyers
30 min
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Hello from the farm: Anna's email about the animals
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Read the text.
Choose the right answer.
True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Match.
Reading · Email
Hello from the farm: Anna's email about the animals
Anna writes to her friend about a week on a farm and a new baby calf. Children read for details, spell farm animals and write a reply.
Kids · Flyers
30 min
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Carnival day: a festival poem with drums and fireworks
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Read the text.
Choose the right answer.
Match.
Complete the sentences.
Reading · Poem
Carnival day: a festival poem with drums and fireworks
Children read a lively poem about a street carnival, find rhymes, learn festival words and write four lines about their own celebration.
Kids · Flyers
30 min
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A1
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Homes to rent: three adverts on a notice board
Learn these words.
Talk with a partner.
Read the text.
Choose the right answer.
True or false?
T / F
T / F
T / F
Match.
Reading · Notice & advert
Homes to rent: three adverts on a notice board
Learners read three adverts for a flat, a room and a house, choose the right home for different people and write an advert for their own home.
A1
Adults
30 min
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Free
Nervous, shy, happy: Mia's blog about a new school
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Match.
Complete the sentences.
Reading · Blog post
Nervous, shy, happy: Mia's blog about a new school
Mia writes about her feelings on her first day at a new school. Learners follow her day, learn feelings words and write a comment on her blog.
A1
Teens
30 min
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The man with the blue hat: finding a stranger at the airport
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T / F
Complete the sentences.
Reading · Short story
The man with the blue hat: finding a stranger at the airport
Sophie must meet a client she doesn't know at the airport. Learners read the story, check descriptions of people and describe someone for a guessing game.
A1
Adults
30 min
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Film review: Leo's opinion of the adventure film 'Katie and the Whale'
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T / F
Match.
Reading · Review
Film review: Leo's opinion of the adventure film 'Katie and the Whale'
A teenager reviews an adventure film about a girl and a whale. Learners find facts and opinions, learn film words and write a short review.
A1
Teens
30 min
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Can we meet next week? An email about days and times
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Complete the sentences.
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T / F
T / F
Reading · Email
Can we meet next week? An email about days and times
Chloe has a busy week and suggests times for a meeting. Learners read her email, fill in her diary and write a reply choosing a day and time.
A1
Adults
30 min
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What's for breakfast? Morning meals around the world
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T / F
Complete the sentences.
Reading · Article
What's for breakfast? Morning meals around the world
Learners read a short article about breakfast in five countries, match countries and food, and talk and write about breakfast where they live.
A1
Adults
30 min
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Sleep fact file: why your body and brain need sleep
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Match.
Reading · Fact file
Sleep fact file: why your body and brain need sleep
Teens read a fact file about sleep, find numbers and advice, learn body and health words and give sleep tips to a tired friend.
A1
Teens
30 min
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Meet my family: Jack's first email to a new e-pal
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T / F
T / F
Reading · Email
Meet my family: Jack's first email to a new e-pal
Jack introduces his family, best friend and dog to a new e-pal. Learners find family details, practise family words and write a reply about their own family.
A1
Teens
30 min
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Ibn Battuta: the life of a great traveller
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T / F
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Reading · Biography
Ibn Battuta: the life of a great traveller
Learners read a short biography of the 14th-century traveller from Morocco, order key dates, learn travel words and write a mini biography.
A1
Adults
35 min
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Dogs with jobs: how animals help people every day
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T / F
T / F
Reading · Article
Dogs with jobs: how animals help people every day
Teens read an article about guide dogs, rescue dogs, farm dogs and therapy dogs, match dogs to jobs and write about an animal that helps people.
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Mooncakes and lanterns: Mia's festival blog
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Mooncakes and lanterns: Mia's festival blog
Mia blogs about the Mid-Autumn Festival in Malaysia. Students read for the main ideas and details, then talk and write about their favourite festival.
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Notices in town: what's on in Riverside this week
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Reading · Notice & advert
Notices in town: what's on in Riverside this week
Students read five notices on a town noticeboard (a market, a lost dog, a bike for sale), find key facts, then write a notice for their own town.
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The lost key
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Reading · Short story
The lost key
Lucy can't find her house key after school — until she remembers her morning; students read for detail, practise the past simple and tell their own lost-and-found story.
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Street food review: a Friday night at the Harbour Food Market
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Street food review: a Friday night at the Harbour Food Market
Zoe reviews a busy food market: great samosas and noodle soup, but long queues and no tables. Students read for opinions and details, then write a review.
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Where are you from? Matt's first blog post
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Reading · Blog post
Where are you from? Matt's first blog post
Fifteen-year-old Matt has lived in four countries, so 'Where are you from?' is a hard question. Students read his blog and write their own 'about me' post.
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Dates and times at Greenhill Community Centre
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Reading · Notice & advert
Dates and times at Greenhill Community Centre
Students read the March noticeboard of a community centre: new opening hours, a Spanish course and a fair with a new date. They work out days, dates and times.
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Swap, don't shop: the students who stopped buying clothes
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Reading · Article
Swap, don't shop: the students who stopped buying clothes
Students at a Dublin school start a monthly clothes swap. Learners read an article about second-hand fashion, then discuss and plan their own swap.
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The broken string: a story about a school concert
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Reading · Short story
The broken string: a story about a school concert
Minutes before her violin solo, Zoe's string breaks. Students read a short story with tension, follow the events and describe feelings.
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Wrong headphones, no refund? A complaint email to an online shop
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Reading · Email
Wrong headphones, no refund? A complaint email to an online shop
Oliver's online order arrived late, in the wrong colour and model. Students read his complaint email, learn useful phrases and write their own.
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Fact file: living big in a tiny house
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Reading · Fact file
Fact file: living big in a tiny house
A fact file about tiny houses: what's inside, the good and bad points, and a couple who moved into one. Students read, then discuss and design a small home.
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Marie Curie: shy, stubborn and brilliant
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Reading · Biography
Marie Curie: shy, stubborn and brilliant
A short biography of Marie Curie and her personality. Students match dates to events, find evidence for adjectives and describe someone they admire.
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Monsoon diary: rainy season in Mumbai
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Reading · Blog post
Monsoon diary: rainy season in Mumbai
Harry blogs about the monsoon in Mumbai: the hot wait, the first storm, flooded streets and wet socks. Students read for main ideas and weather vocabulary.
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The surprise party: Grandma Rosie's 80th birthday
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Reading · Short story
The surprise party: Grandma Rosie's 80th birthday
Lily must get Grandma to her secret 80th birthday party, but Grandma wants to stay home. Students follow the story, then plan a party.
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School life: Sophie's email from her new school in Melbourne
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Reading · Email
School life: Sophie's email from her new school in Melbourne
Sophie emails her old friend about her first weeks at a school in Australia; students read for details and write a reply about their school.
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A city that never sleeps
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Reading · Article
A city that never sleeps
A short article about New York after midnight, from ferries and street food to noisy streets; students read for detail, then discuss city life and describe their own town at night.
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Feelings: why being bored can be good for you
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Reading · Opinion piece
Feelings: why being bored can be good for you
A columnist argues that everyday boredom is useful and makes us more creative; students follow her argument and give their own opinion.
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Sports interview: a wheelchair basketball player's story
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Sports interview: a wheelchair basketball player's story
A school reporter interviews Alice, 16, who plays wheelchair basketball for her country's junior team; students read, then interview each other.
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Music review: Paper Moon live at the Riverside Festival
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Reading · Review
Music review: Paper Moon live at the Riverside Festival
A teenage reviewer describes a festival concert that started badly and ended brilliantly; students read for opinions and write a review of their own.
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Animal story: Amy and the hedgehog in the garden
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Reading · Short story
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.
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Business story: Grace Evans, the bag maker who never gave up
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Reading · Biography
Business story: Grace Evans, the bag maker who never gave up
The life of Grace Evans, who turned left-over cloth and one sewing machine into a successful business; students read and discuss starting a business.
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Science: why do we yawn? The mystery explained
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Reading · Article
Science: why do we yawn? The mystery explained
A popular science article about yawning – old ideas, new theories and why yawns are contagious; students read for the theories and evidence.
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Studying smarter: a report on how students revise for exams
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Reading · Report
Studying smarter: a report on how students revise for exams
A student report on a survey about revision habits, with findings and recommendations; students read for figures and plan their own study.
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Money blog: what I learned from a month of no spending
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Reading · Blog post
Money blog: what I learned from a month of no spending
Harry spends a month buying only essentials and blogs about what he learned; students read for details and discuss their own spending habits.
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Personality: introverts, extroverts and everyone in between
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Personality: introverts, extroverts and everyone in between
An article explaining introverts, extroverts and ambiverts, and why teams need both; students read, compare the types and reflect on themselves.
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Technology story: Grandpa Jack's first video call
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Reading · Short story
Technology story: Grandpa Jack's first video call
Jack has never used a computer, but when his granddaughter moves abroad he learns to make video calls; students read, then share tech stories.
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Habits and the brain: why 21 days is not enough
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Habits and the brain: why 21 days is not enough
An article about a real study on how long new habits take to form; students read for the main ideas and details, then plan a habit of their own.
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Festival report: what worked, what didn't and what should change
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Reading · Report
Festival report: what worked, what didn't and what should change
A coordinator's report on a city summer festival, with findings and recommendations; students analyse it, set priorities and write a report.
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Why does rain smell so good? The science of petrichor
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Reading · Article
Why does rain smell so good? The science of petrichor
A popular science article explains the smell of rain and storms; students read for scientific detail and inference, then explain an everyday mystery.
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Forget 10,000 steps: the truth behind a famous health target
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Reading · Opinion piece
Forget 10,000 steps: the truth behind a famous health target
A columnist explains where the 10,000-step goal came from and what research shows; students evaluate the argument and discuss realistic goals.
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From banker to carpenter: changing careers at 38
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Reading · Interview
From banker to carpenter: changing careers at 38
A former investment analyst explains why he left banking to become a carpenter; students read for attitude and detail, then give career-change advice.
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The list on the roof: a story about siblings saying goodbye
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Reading · Short story
The list on the roof: a story about siblings saying goodbye
Hannah's brother is leaving for university, and their summer tradition is at risk; students follow the story's feelings and write the next chapter.
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Mary Anning: the fossil hunter science forgot
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Reading · Biography
Mary Anning: the fossil hunter science forgot
The life of Mary Anning, who found prehistoric sea reptiles but was denied credit; students read for events, then discuss fairness in science.
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Book review: fairy tales retold from the villain's side
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Reading · Review
Book review: fairy tales retold from the villain's side
A critic reviews fairy tales retold by wolves, stepmothers and mirrors; students analyse the opinions and write a scene from a villain's view.
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Quiet isn't broken: a teenage introvert's blog
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Reading · Blog post
Quiet isn't broken: a teenage introvert's blog
Jack, 17, explains what being an introvert really means and how schools could help; students read for argument and tone, then discuss it.
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Too much choice: why more options can make us less happy
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Reading · Article
Too much choice: why more options can make us less happy
An article on the famous jam study and choice overload, and why the evidence is complicated; students evaluate claims and apply them to choices.
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Name it to tame it: why words for feelings matter
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Reading · Interview
Name it to tame it: why words for feelings matter
A psychologist explains emotional vocabulary, 'name it to tame it' and feeling words from other languages; students build their own word bank.
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Teens
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Beavers and floods: a river valley rewilding report
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Beavers and floods: a river valley rewilding report
A project report on releasing beavers into a farmed valley: what worked, what went wrong and what should happen next.
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The crows never forget: a short story about clever birds
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Reading · Short story
The crows never forget: a short story about clever birds
Mia feeds the local crows and gets gifts; her brother throws gravel at them and learns that crows remember faces.
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The myth of national character: are stereotypes ever true?
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Reading · Opinion piece
The myth of national character: are stereotypes ever true?
An opinion piece uses psychological research to argue that 'national character' is largely a story we tell, not a fact.
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The version for tonight: a short story about a folk tale
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Reading · Short story
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.
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The Night of the Radishes: a festival built to last six hours
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Reading · Blog post
The Night of the Radishes: a festival built to last six hours
A travel blogger visits Oaxaca's Night of the Radishes and reflects on why a festival of carvings that wilt overnight moved her.
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In praise of boredom: an interview with a psychologist
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Reading · Interview
In praise of boredom: an interview with a psychologist
A psychologist explains what boredom is for, why we avoid it and how short spells of it may boost creativity.
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An AI helpline assistant: a council pilot report
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Reading · Report
An AI helpline assistant: a council pilot report
An evaluation report on a city council's AI helpline assistant: faster service, worrying errors and a gap between age groups.
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Switched Off: a review of a book about news avoidance
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Reading · Review
Switched Off: a review of a book about news avoidance
A critic reviews a book on why millions of people now avoid the news, praising its interviews but questioning its solutions.
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The four-day week: does working less really work?
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Reading · Article
The four-day week: does working less really work?
An article weighs the evidence from four-day-week trials in Britain and shorter-hours trials in Iceland, and what critics say.
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Cecilia Payne: the woman who discovered what stars are made of
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Reading · Biography
Cecilia Payne: the woman who discovered what stars are made of
The life of astronomer Cecilia Payne, who discovered that stars are mostly hydrogen and was told her result was impossible.
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Stop counting trees: rethinking tree-planting pledges
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Reading · Opinion piece
Stop counting trees: rethinking tree-planting pledges
An opinion piece argues that promises to plant millions of trees often fail, and that we should measure forests, not saplings.
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When science checks itself: the replication crisis
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When science checks itself: the replication crisis
An article explains why many famous findings failed when repeated, what causes the problem and how scientists are fixing it.
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The pain of paying: why cards and phones make spending easier
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The pain of paying: why cards and phones make spending easier
An article on the psychology of cashless payment; students read for structure and detail, then write practical advice on spending less.
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Moral luck: should we blame people for bad outcomes?
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Moral luck: should we blame people for bad outcomes?
An opinion piece on moral luck: why we judge identical choices differently. Students follow the argument, then test it on real-life cases.
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The bowl: a short story about siblings dividing a family home
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The bowl: a short story about siblings dividing a family home
Three adult siblings clear their late mother's flat and clash over a chipped bowl; students read for subtext and write about a family object.
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In defence of the spoiler: does knowing the ending ruin a story?
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Reading · Opinion piece
In defence of the spoiler: does knowing the ending ruin a story?
An opinion piece arguing that the fear of spoilers is exaggerated; students evaluate the argument and evidence, then write a response.
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The Hawthorne effect: the famous work study that didn't quite work
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The Hawthorne effect: the famous work study that didn't quite work
An article on the Hawthorne factory studies and how a famous idea about workers outlived its evidence; students read critically and summarise.
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Ignaz Semmelweis: the doctor who told doctors to wash their hands
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Ignaz Semmelweis: the doctor who told doctors to wash their hands
A biography of Semmelweis, who cut deaths in childbirth with handwashing but failed to persuade his profession; students read and write an essay.
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Older than the pyramids? The deep history of fairy tales
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Older than the pyramids? The deep history of fairy tales
An article on research tracing fairy tales like Beauty and the Beast back thousands of years; students evaluate the method and retell a tale.
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Whose time is it anyway? An anthropologist on time across cultures
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Whose time is it anyway? An anthropologist on time across cultures
An interview with an anthropologist on clock time, event time and punctuality across cultures; students analyse concepts and give intercultural advice.
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The Frictionless Life: a book review on technology and convenience
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The Frictionless Life: a book review on technology and convenience
A critical review of a book arguing that digital convenience reshapes our choices; students analyse the reviewer's stance and write a review.
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Paying for what we forget: a consumer report on subscriptions
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Paying for what we forget: a consumer report on subscriptions
A consumer panel's report on forgotten subscriptions, free trials and hard-to-cancel services; students interpret data and write a formal complaint.
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Homesick for a place that doesn't exist: a blog post on nostalgia
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Homesick for a place that doesn't exist: a blog post on nostalgia
A blogger revisits a childhood town and explores the history and psychology of nostalgia; students interpret the text and write a reflective post.
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The joy we traded for accuracy: video referees in sport
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Reading · Opinion piece
The joy we traded for accuracy: video referees in sport
An opinion piece arguing that video review in football costs more joy than it gains in fairness; students evaluate the argument and debate it.
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The usefulness of useless knowledge: why study for its own sake
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Reading · Opinion piece
The usefulness of useless knowledge: why study for its own sake
An opinion piece defending subjects with no obvious career value; students analyse the argument, then write their own opinion paragraph.
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Mirror, mirror: what a small fish revealed about animal minds
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Mirror, mirror: what a small fish revealed about animal minds
A science article on the mirror test and the cleaner wrasse that passed it; students read critically, then summarise and discuss animal minds.
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