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📕 A2: Grades 7-9 • MYSTERY & MYTHS

L1: A Traveler's Mysterious Tale

In this lesson, you will read a blog about a strange local legend, learn how to describe people and things using 'has got' and 'can', and share your own mysterious stories.

L1: A Traveler's Mysterious Tale
💬 Warm-up
1 Do you like reading or hearing about local legends or ghost stories?
2 What is a famous legend or myth from your country?
3 What does a 'mystery' mean to you? Can you give an example?

🎯 Objectives

  • Use 'has got' and 'can' to describe people and things in a story.
  • Talk about a local legend or mystery you have heard.
  • Write a short social media post about a legend.
In this block:

📚 Vocabulary

1.
mystery
"The old house is a big mystery — no one knows who lived there."
Something that is unknown or not understood.
2.
secret
"She has a secret hiding place in the garden."
Information that is not known by other people.
3.
strange
"I heard a strange noise in the night."
Unusual or not normal.
4.
clue
"The old photograph was a clue to the treasure."
A piece of information that helps solve a mystery.
5.
legend
"There is a legend about a ghost that walks on the old bridge."
A traditional story from the past, often with magical elements.
6.
believe
"Many people believe the legend is true."
To think that something is true or real.
7.
story
"My grandmother told me a story about a clever fox."
A description of real or imaginary events.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
mystery
Something that is unknown or not understood.
secret
Information that is not known by other people.
strange
Unusual or not normal.
clue
A piece of information that helps solve a mystery.
legend
A traditional story from the past, often with magical elements.
believe
To think that something is true or real.
story
A description of real or imaginary events.

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. The traveler wrote a story about his trip to the mountains and the strange things he saw.
2. The detective found a small clue near the window, a piece of paper with writing on it.
3. Do you believe in ghosts? I think some stories are true.
4. Please keep this a secret and do not tell anyone else.
5. That old castle has a legend about a princess who appears on the balcony every full moon.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. The traveler wrote a story about his trip to the mountains and the strange things he saw.
2. The detective found a small clue near the window, a piece of paper with writing on it.
3. Do you believe in ghosts? I think some stories are true.
4. Please keep this a secret and do not tell anyone else.
5. That old castle has a legend about a princess who appears on the balcony every full moon.

📖 Reading

The Traveler's Blog – The Legend of the Misty Bridge

Last week, I visited a small village in the north of England. It has a very famous legend. The local people believe that a ghostly woman walks on the old stone bridge every night. They say she has a secret — she can only appear when there is fog. I wanted to see if the story was true.

I walked to the bridge late in the evening. The air was cold and a strange fog started to come. I waited for an hour. Then I saw something – a white shape near the middle of the bridge. It was a woman! She had a long, white dress and she can move very quietly. I did not feel scared, but I was surprised. Was this a mystery? I don't know. Maybe it was just fog. But I will never forget that night.

The next day, I talked to an old man in the village. He said the woman is the ghost of a girl from 300 years ago. She has a sad story about lost love. He showed me an old painting of her. It was a real clue! Now I have a mystery to solve. Did I really see a ghost? I have to go back one day.

Comprehension Questions

1.
Where did the traveler visit last week?
He visited a small village in the north of England.
2.
What do the local people believe about the old stone bridge?
They believe a ghostly woman walks on the bridge every night when there is fog.
3.
What did the traveler see on the bridge?
He saw a white shape that looked like a woman in a long white dress moving quietly.
4.
What clue did the old man show the traveler?
He showed him an old painting of the girl from 300 years ago.
5.
Does the traveler think he saw a ghost?
He is not sure — he thinks it may have been fog, but he has a mystery to solve.

🎧 Listening Practice

Listening: A Traveler's Voice Note

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
Where is Andrew on his trip?
He is in Scotland, hiking near an old castle by a lake.
2.
What does the local legend say about the creature in the lake?
It looks like a big horse with a long neck and can come out only at midnight.
3.
What did Andrew see in the lake?
He saw something big and dark move in the water and heard a splash.
4.
Does Andrew know if the legend is true?
No, he is not sure, but he thinks the lake has a secret.
5.
What will Andrew do next?
He will send more clues to his friend tomorrow.

🗣️ Pair Work

Fluency: Story Swap

"Work with a partner. Share a mystery or strange story you have heard. It can be a local legend, a ghost story, or something unusual that happened to you or someone you know. Use the new vocabulary words like 'mystery', 'secret', 'clue', 'legend', 'believe', 'strange', and 'story'. Listen to your partner's story and ask one question."

👉 Think of a story. Describe when and where it happened.

👉 Tell the story to your partner. Use 'has got' and 'can' for descriptions (e.g., 'The old house has got a secret room' or 'The ghost can disappear').

👉 After your partner tells their story, ask them one question about it (e.g., 'What clue did you find?' or 'Do you believe the legend?').

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: mystery secret strange clue legend believe story
✍️ WRITING

Writing: Legend Post

Write a social media post (80-100 words) retelling a short legend or mystery you know. First, introduce the legend. Then describe the main person or creature. Finally, explain what happens in the story.

✅ Checklist:
  • Your post must be 80-100 words.
  • Use at least 4 vocabulary words (mystery, secret, strange, clue, legend, believe, story).
  • Use 'has got' and 'can' at least once to describe the person or creature.
🎙️ SPEAKING

Speaking: Mystery Voice Note

Record a 45-second voice note to a friend telling a mysterious story you have heard or experienced. Begin with when and where it happened. Then describe the strange event. End with your feeling about it.

✅ Checklist:
  • Record for 30-45 seconds.
  • Use at least 4 vocabulary words from the list.
  • Speak at a natural pace.
  • Use 'has got' and 'can' to describe characters or clues.
Helpful Phrases
  • I have a story about...
  • One day, I saw something strange...
  • The legend says the creature has got...
  • He can move very quietly...
  • I found a clue that...
  • Do you believe in mysteries like this?