True or False? Planets – ESL/EAL Non-Fiction Reading Unit (GE 2.5-3.0)

A complete 4-lesson EAL/ESL fiction literature unit with student workbook, lesson plans, teaching PPTs and quizzes, 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 light mystery story that follows a young girl and her dog as they solve a simple problem through observation, reasoning and discussion. Its short chapters, clear sentence structure and strong dialogue make it ideal for developing reading comprehension, vocabulary and discussion skills with lower primary EAL learners.

This is a ready-to-teach EAL/ESL literature unit designed for learners working at B2 level (GE 2.5–3.0). Lessons are structured and teacher-led, supporting students to build vocabulary, comprehension and early academic language through explicit instruction and guided practice.
(Original book not included due to copyright.)

Teaching time: Approximately 6–8 hours of instruction
(Delivered as 4 × extended lessons or 8 × standard 45–50 minute lessons, depending on timetable structure.)

File types included: PDF and editable PowerPoint (.pptx)

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

WHAT’S INCLUDED

– Student workbook
– Combined lesson plans covering all four lessons
– Teaching presentation slides (PPTs)
– Vocabulary development activities
– Reading comprehension tasks
– Literature and reading quizzes
– Final project task

TEACHING APPROACH

This unit follows a structured literacy approach in which students are explicitly taught new vocabulary, including word meaning and contextual usage. Comprehension tasks support students in responding in full sentences, with scaffolding appropriate for learners at this level. Discussion tasks, extension activities and a final project support engagement, confidence and deeper understanding of the text.

SKILLS COVERED

– Fiction reading comprehension
– Vocabulary development
– Sequencing events
– Making predictions and simple inferences
– Understanding character and plot
– Speaking, listening and discussion

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) Year 3 UK
– Guided reading and literacy lessons
– International and bilingual school settings

BOOK REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED)

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

Uploaded December 2025