Bridge ESL language development and ELA academic thinking in one complete lesson.
The Stone Cutter is a comprehensive B1-level ESL lesson pack based on the classic Japanese folktale. Written as a graded reader, the story uses carefully controlled vocabulary and sentence structures to help intermediate English learners build reading confidence while developing the academic thinking skills needed for higher-level study and the GED® Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) test.
This ready-to-teach resource combines language practice with critical reading skills, making it ideal for classroom instruction, tutoring, homeschooling, or independent study.
What's Included
- Illustrated graded reader (PDF & editable DOCX)
- Student Worksheet (PDF & editable DOCX)
- Teacher Answer Key with scoring guide (PDF & editable DOCX)
Part 1 — Language Skills
- Vocabulary matching
- Fill in the blanks
- Reading comprehension
- Story sequencing
- Speaking activity
Part 2 — Academic English Skills
- Main idea & theme
- Inference
- Cause & effect
- Author's purpose
- Extended response with sentence frames
Skills Covered
- Reading comprehension
- Vocabulary development
- Speaking practice
- Critical thinking
- Academic reading skills
- Paragraph writing
Suitable For
- Intermediate ESL / EFL learners (B1 / CEFR)
- Students preparing for GED® RLA
- Academic English courses
- ESL classrooms
- Homeschooling
- Independent study
Moral of the Story
True happiness comes from appreciating what you already have.