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Using a Story



Using a Story: Miko the Monkey


This lesson uses a story and quiz to develop the reading and vocabulary of primary age young learners.

Level - Primary learners at low intermediate

The lesson can be done in class using the paper-based materials or, to add an extra level of engagement, it can be done using the interactive materials on British Council's LearnEnglish Kids site.

Plan components

Lesson Plan: - guide for teacher on procedure including story text and answers to tasks.

Download lesson plan 78k pdf

Worksheets: - exercises which can be printed out for use in class. The worksheet contains:

  • Pre-reading quiz
  • Picture labelling exercise
  • Comprehension check questions
  • Text completion exercise
  • Vocabulary word search

    Download worksheets 82k pdf

    For more information about this topic you can visit these BBC and British Council sites:-

  • http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/animals/newsid_1697000/1697568.stm
  • http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/animals/newsid_3255000/3255294.stm
  • http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/quiz/newsid_3388000/3388905.stm
  • http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/kids/antics/index.html
  • http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/kids/phonics/index.html


    Sue Clarke, British Council


    Link to original article.


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