English Class on Mars

by Taylor Sapp, Walton Burns (Editor)

A professor faces a new class of students and he's a little nervous. First, the class is happening on Mars. Second, there are Martians in the classroom! How can he teach someone so different in appearance and culture? Will the professor's anxiety about aliens prove to be justified?
Sci-Fi Fantasy Graded Readers for ELT are designed to bring science fiction and fantasy into the ESL or EFL classroom. These genres allow readers to grapple with serious issues in a way that promotes the use of the imagination.

Inside You Read QuestionsThe story (870 Words / B1)Comprehension QuestionsWriting Prompt

10 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 17, 2022

Reviews

[Marvin Mason · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Good Start

I really hope this is the beginning of a series. I also hope the next chapter might be longer. My big issue is once the story took hold, the episode was over as if concluded and I had far too many questions. It was cleanly edited and easy to read. I want more from this.

[N. Glass · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good, short one to engage the English learner.

The descriptions and unusual circumstances of the classroom setting allow for a good range of vocabulary in this short story. The glossary at the end is very helpful and I like the engagement in the questions at the end with the writing part to round out the learning experience.