Books that changed the world: Stephen King & Past Perfect Continuous

Books and Literature Vocabulary

The lesson begins with visual prompts where students match images to famous books and authors, reflecting on life-changing books and reading habits. Students learn key phrases such as genre, plot, character, narrative, prolific, and writer's block through matching, definitions, gap-fills, and short text completion exercises.

Reading and Listening: Stephen King's Writing Routine

Learners read and listen to Stephen King — The Man Who Had Been Writing for Decades and explore how discipline and routine shape a writer's success.

Past Perfect Continuous: Forms and Exercises

Grammar practice focuses on the Past Perfect Continuous, helping students describe long, ongoing actions before another past event — exactly the structures used in the Stephen King story.

Speaking, Role-Play and Interactive Homework

Students discuss writing routines, habits, creativity struggles, and inspiration. A role-play (Author vs. Journalist) helps them apply Past Perfect Continuous in a natural context. Homework tasks include sentence correction, matching, and narrative practice.