Dorian Gray – The Face That Never Changed is a haunting reading comprehension based on Oscar Wilde’s classic tale The Picture of Dorian Gray. Perfect for the Halloween season or a study of morality and character, this powerful story explores vanity, temptation, and the hidden cost of perfection.
Learners will uncover the chilling mystery of Dorian Gray—the man whose portrait grows old and cruel while his face remains unchanged—and discover why Wilde’s cautionary tale still fascinates readers more than a century later.
What’s Included:
- 2 Pages of Reading Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
- 2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
- “Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task – perfect for emerging or reluctant readers
- Extension Activities for reflection, research, and creative response
- 5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
- 5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
- Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND/ESL learners)
- Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
- Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
This Resource Explores:
The story and moral of The Picture of Dorian Gray
Vanity, greed, and the price of perfection
The life and ideas of Oscar Wilde
The theme of hidden truth and conscience
Why the story remains powerful today
Why Use This Resource:
This reading comprehension invites thoughtful discussion about appearances, choices, and the nature of goodness. Blending gothic mystery with moral reflection, it helps learners build inference, vocabulary, and analytical skills through a story that’s as eerie as it is meaningful. Perfect for upper primary or middle-grade learners exploring character, morality, and classic literature.
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