Moral Tales – Androcles and the Lion ESL Worksheet (A2) | Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar & Writing Activities

Androcles and the Lion is a complete A2-level ESL lesson pack based on the classic tale of kindness, courage, and gratitude. Students follow the story of Androcles, a runaway slave in ancient Rome who helps an injured lion—and is saved by the same lion years later.

Designed for elementary English learners, this ready-to-teach resource combines reading, vocabulary, grammar, speaking, and writing practice in one engaging lesson. All files are included in both PDF and editable DOCX formats.

What's Included

• Illustrated A2 graded reader
• Student Worksheet
• Teacher Answer Key
• PDF & editable DOCX files

Activities

• Pre-reading vocabulary matching
• Prediction questions
• True or False
• Reading comprehension questions
• Sequencing
• Gap fill
• Word families
• Opposites matching
• Grammar practice: Past Simple Tense
• Discussion questions
• Guided writing tasks

Skills Covered

• Reading comprehension
• Vocabulary building
• Grammar (Past Simple)
• Speaking practice
• Writing development

Suitable For

• ESL / EFL learners (A2 / CEFR)
• Ages 10 and up
• One-on-one tutoring
• Online and in-person classrooms
• Homeschooling
• Independent study

Moral of the Story

Kindness is always rewarded.