FREE Sample Lesson – King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth (B1 EAL Literature Unit | Lesson 1)

A* free* Lesson 1 sample from a complete EAL/ESL fiction literature unit, including student workbook pages, a lesson plan and supporting teaching slides, based on King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Tooth by Dori Hillestad Butler.

King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Tooth is a detective-style fiction story that follows Kayla and her dog King as they solve a small mystery using clues, logical thinking and discussion. The clear chapter structure, dialogue-driven text and engaging problem-solving make it well suited to developing reading comprehension, vocabulary and discussion skills with lower primary EAL learners.

This sample resource is designed for learners working at our internal B2 level (GE 2.5–3.0) and provides a clear example of how the full unit is taught. Lessons are structured and teacher-led, supporting students to build vocabulary, comprehension and academic language through explicit instruction and guided practice.
(Original book not included due to copyright.)

Teaching time: Approximately 90 minutes
(Designed as one extended lesson or two shorter teaching sessions.)

File types included: PDF

Created by Open English Literature, this resource focuses on pen-to-paper learning supported by clear presentation slides, making it suitable for classrooms seeking structured, low-prep, low-tech literacy instruction.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS FREE SAMPLE

– Lesson 1 student workbook pages (PDF)
– Lesson 1 lesson plan (PDF)
– Supporting teaching presentation slides (PPT as PDF)
– Optional enrichment video (used in our classrooms)

ABOUT THE FULL UNIT

This sample contains Lesson 1 only from the full 4-lesson EAL/ESL literature unit, which includes additional lessons, assessments and a final project task.

SUITABLE FOR

– EAL / ESL learners
– Learners working at B2 level (GE 2.5–3.0)
– Lower primary students
– Approx. Grade 2–3 (international grading systems)
– Guided reading and literacy lessons
– International and bilingual school settings
– Private tutors and small-group instruction
– Homeschool educators

BOOK REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED)

This sample is designed to accompany King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Tooth. The original text is not included due to copyright.

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