The Island of Dolls - Lesson Plan

Step into the eerie, unforgettable world of The Island of Dolls, a real-life mystery that sparks imagination and language learning in equal measure.

This ready-to-teach 60-minute lesson plan takes students on a thrilling journey through one of the world’s strangest legends, while developing critical reading and creative writing skills. Designed for learners at intermediate level, this lesson blends curiosity, storytelling, and digital tools to transform your classroom into a hub of engagement and exploration.

🔍 What’s inside?

✅ A haunting story that’s actually true — your students won’t believe it

✅ Group activities to boost speaking and collaboration

✅ Guided reading to build critical literacy

✅ Creative writing inspired by eerie doll images

✅ Optional AI-enhanced feedback via ChatGPT

✅ All materials provided — just click and teach!

💡 Skills developed:

• Reading for gist and detail
• Critical thinking and fact-checking
• Creative storytelling and writing
• Speaking and peer feedback
• Digital literacy using AI tools

🧑‍🏫 Perfect for teachers who want to:

• Engage students with a unique and mysterious topic
• Inspire original writing in class or as homework
• Build a lesson around curiosity, interaction, and technology
• Save time without sacrificing quality or creativity

Bring storytelling, suspense, and real-world mystery into your ESL classroom with The Island of Dolls.