New readers may see themselves in the selfish giant, based on the classic work by Oscar Wilde, who does not want to share his favorite possession. Through the story, they see how our actions not only affect others but can also come back and affect us. They can empathize with the giant's sadness and loneliness, enclosed in his cold, selfish nature, and celebrate with him the realization that when we bring happiness to others, we feel it ourselves. Above all, this story offers a humorous look at acceptance and correcting the mistakes we make in life.

Lesson Plan:

• Vocabulary: nature, animals, adjectives, emotions
• Grammar and Structures: Simple Present, Present Continuous, Imperatives, There is / There are, Possessive 's, Prepositions of place

In this reading, you will find:

• Games and language activities
• Audio recording of the story
• Illustrated dictionary