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LESSON DESCRIPTION
The Tortoise and the Hare: The Secret to Success is a 30-45-minute ESL lesson designed for elementary learners (A1–A2). This lesson brings the classic fable to life, combining storytelling with vocabulary development, listening comprehension, and communicative practice.
LEVEL: A1 – A2
LESSON TIME: 30 – 45 MIN
Why Choose This Lesson?
- Timeless Warm-Up
Students reflect on personal experiences through thought-provoking questions like “Do you like winning?” and “Is it good to be fast?”—building emotional connection and activating background knowledge. - Vocabulary in Context
A two-part vocabulary section helps learners match key words like hare, tortoise, race, and finish line with definitions and then use them in meaningful sentences. - Interactive Listening
Learners listen to the story in stages—true/false questions, gap fills, and sentence ordering ensure deep comprehension while keeping the activity varied and engaging.Communicative Storytelling: In the speaking segment, students retell the story collaboratively, using guiding questions and full sentences to build fluency and narrative confidence.
Ideal For:
- Teachers looking to combine moral storytelling with core language skills.
- Lessons that focus on listening, vocabulary, and oral fluency in an age-appropriate, engaging format.
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