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7 Aug 2026
Why Classic Books Are Still Essential for English Class
Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It
WARM UP
Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story?
a) Classic books help students learn about life long ago.
b) Old books are only read in science class.
c) Children should never read old books.
Ask:
(1) What is your favourite book to read at school?
(2) Do you like reading old stories or new stories?
VOCABULARY
classic
(adjective) /'klæs.ɪk/
story
(noun) /'stɔː.ri/
character
(noun) /'kær.ək.tə/
lesson
(noun) /'les.ən/
famous
(adjective) /'feɪ.məs/
reader
(noun) /'riː.də/
Something that is high quality and famous for a long time.
Example: We read a classic book in English class today.
A tale about imaginary or real people and events.
Example: My teacher told us an exciting story.
A person or animal in a book, film, or play.
Example: The main character in the book is a brave boy.
Something helpful that you learn from an experience or story.
Example: The story teaches a good lesson about honesty.
Known and recognized by a lot of people.
Example: Harry Potter is a famous book around the world.
A person who reads books or other texts.
Example: The young reader loved the novel.
Many students read books in English class every week. Some of these books are very old, but they are still very popular today. Teachers call these special stories classic books. A classic story has exciting ideas and helpful lessons for every young reader.
When you read a famous book, you can learn about life long ago. You can meet a friendly character in a quiet village or follow a brave hero on a big adventure. Reading older stories helps children discover new vocabulary and practice useful reading skills.
These books also help students understand how people lived in the past. You can talk about the stories with your classmates and your teacher. Reading a classic book is like taking a trip through time. Next time you pick up an old book in school, remember that it has a wonderful story to share with you every day.
Listen
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. What is your favourite book to read in school?
2. Do you like reading stories about the past or the future?
3. Who is your favourite character from a story?
4. Why do teachers want students to read books?
5. Would you like to write a classic book one day?
FILL IN THE GAPS
FILL THE GAPS
Section 1: Fill in the Gaps
Word Bank: character, classic, famous, lesson
Many students read books in English class every week. Some of these books are very old, but they are still very popular today. Teachers call these special stories _______(1) books. A classic story has exciting ideas and helpful _______(2)s for every young reader.
When you read a _______(3) book, you can learn about life long ago. You can meet a friendly _______(4) in a quiet village or follow a brave hero on a big adventure. Reading older stories helps children discover new vocabulary and practice useful reading skills.
These books also help students understand how people lived in the past. You can talk about the stories with your classmates and your teacher. Reading a classic book is like taking a trip through time. Next time you pick up an old book in school, remember that it has a wonderful story to share with you every day.
Section 2: Main Idea
What is the main idea of this article?
a) Classic books are boring and hard to read.
b) Classic books help students learn about life, words, and history.
c) Students should only read new comic books at school.
UNDERSTANDING
Section 3: True or False
1. Teachers call special old stories classic books. T/F
2. Reading old stories does not help children learn new words. T/F
3. Classic books can show students how people lived in the past. T/F
Section 4: Put Events in Order
Put the following statements in chronological order as presented in the article (1-3): -
____ Reading classic books helps children discover new vocabulary.
____ Students read books in English class every week.
____ You can talk about the stories with your classmates and teacher.
LANGUAGE
Section 5: Vocab Match
1. classic
2. story
3. character
4. lesson
5. famous
a) Known by many people
b) A person in a book or film
c) Something helpful you learn
d) A tale about events and people
e) High quality and famous for a long time
USE IT
Section 6: Discussion Builder
Choose the correct word to complete each sentence:
1. When I read a classic novel, I can _______ how people lived many years ago.
a) learn
b) forget
c) hide
2. A good story always has an interesting _______ who does brave things.
a) character
b) desk
c) pencil
Section 7: Sentence Unscramble
Unscramble the words to make a correct sentence:
1. A) old / B) books / C) read / D) students / E) many
2. A) books / B) classic / C) we / D) in class / E) read
ANSWER KEY
Section: Warm Up
Answer:Correct option: a) Classic books help students learn about life long ago.
Section 1: Fill in the Gaps
Answers:(1) classic (2) lesson (3) famous (4) character
Section 2: Main Idea
Answer:b) Classic books help students learn about life, words, and history.
Section 3: True or False Answers:
True (T)
False (F)
True (T)
Section 4: Put Events in Order Answers:
Students read books in English class every week.
Reading classic books helps children discover new vocabulary.
You can talk about the stories with your classmates and teacher.
Section 5: Vocab Match
Answers:1 - e 2 - d 3 - b 4 - c 5 - a
Section 6: Discussion Builder Answers:
a) learn
a) character
Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Answers:
D - C - E - A - B (Students read many old books.)
C - E - B - A - D (We read classic books in class.)
Section 8: Discussion Questions
Answers:Open-ended responses based on individual student experiences.
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