Short Story Reading Guide
The Lady, or the Tiger?
by Frank R. Stockton
Est. Time
45 mins
Level
B2
Themes
Choice, Jealousy, Justice
1Quick Reading Guide
Warm Up
Vote: Lady or Tiger?
Reading
Evidence Table: List 3 clues for "Lady" and 3 for "Tiger".
Evidence
Debate: Argue your side using ONLY textual evidence.
Discussion
Write the Ending: Finish the story in 5 sentences.
2Scaffolds for Support
Sentence Starters
- •"I think it was the Tiger because..."
- •"The Princess hates the lady, so..."
- •"She loves him too much to..."
3Vocabulary & Grammar
Key Words
barbaricarenajusticeimpartialjealousydecreesignalfatemercysuspense
Grammar Focus
Modals for Speculation (must, might, could)
4Writing Task
Argument Paragraph
Prove your conclusion (Lady or Tiger). Refute one counter-argument.
Rubric Checklist
- 3 pieces of evidence
- 1 counter-argument refutation