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Short stories out loud

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If you you are looking for some engaging and enjoyable short stories with audio to use in your classroom, you might want to check out the website 

https://xpressenglish.com/short-stories-a-z/. 

This website offers a collection of over 200 short stories for English learners, organized by level and genre. You can find stories from different authors, cultures, and historical periods, ranging from classics to contemporary works. Each story comes with a summary, a vocabulary list, comprehension questions, and a downloadable PDF file. You can also listen to the audio version of the story, or read the transcript online:) 

Sure, here are 10 practical activities that you can use with the stories from the website:

- **Predict the story**: Before reading the story, show the students the title, the summary, and the vocabulary list. Ask them to predict what the story is about, who are the main characters, and what will happen in the end. Then, have them read the story and compare their predictions with the actual plot.

- **Change the story**: After reading the story, ask the students to change one or more elements of the story, such as the setting, the characters, the point of view, the genre, or the ending. Have them write a new version of the story based on their changes, or act it out in front of the class.

- **Role-play the story**: After reading the story, ask the students to choose two or more characters from the story and role-play a dialogue between them. They can use the dialogue from the story, or create their own dialogue based on the situation and the personality of the characters. They can also use props or costumes to make their role-play more realistic.

- **Write a letter**: After reading the story, ask the students to write a letter to one of the characters from the story, either as themselves or as another character. They can express their feelings, opinions, questions, or advice to the character, or ask for their response. They can also use the format and style of a formal or informal letter, depending on the context and the relationship between the sender and the receiver.

- **Create a comic strip**: After reading the story, ask the students to create a comic strip based on the story, using drawings and captions. They can use the transcript from the website, or write their own captions. They should include the main events and characters of the story, and use humor, exaggeration, or irony to make their comic strip more appealing.

- **Write a sequel**: After reading the story, ask the students to write a sequel to the story, continuing the plot or exploring the consequences of the ending. They can use the same characters and setting, or introduce new ones. They should try to maintain the tone and style of the original story, or create a contrast or a twist.

- **Write a poem**: After reading the story, ask the students to write a poem based on the story, using rhyme, rhythm, or imagery. They can use the vocabulary and the theme from the story, or express their emotions and impressions. They can also choose a specific form or style of poetry, such as haiku, sonnet, or free verse.

- **Make a collage**: After reading the story, ask the students to make a collage based on the story, using cut-out pictures, words, or symbols from magazines, newspapers, or online sources. They can use the collage to represent the main characters, events, or messages of the story, or to create a new interpretation or perspective of the story.

- **Create a soundtrack**: After reading the story, ask the students to create a soundtrack based on the story, using songs, sounds, or music. They can use the soundtrack to convey the mood, tone, or atmosphere of the story, or to highlight the key moments or transitions of the story. They can also explain why they chose each song, sound, or music, and how it relates to the story.

- **Design a cover**: After reading the story, ask the students to design a cover for the story, using drawings, photos, or graphics. They can use the cover to attract the attention of potential readers, or to summarize the main idea or theme of the story. They can also include the title and the author of the story, and some catchy or intriguing words or phrases.

Happy reading! 


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