In Part 2 of this science fiction story, we learn about the two men’s different theories of invisibility as they continue to be locked in a fierce battle for success. In this lesson, the students will: talk about invisible characters in fiction; listen for gist; discuss the anachronistic racist labelling of peoples; practise listening for stress and using it naturally; discuss ways of using invisibility for different purposes.

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The Shadow and the Flash

This advanced-level story, by Jack London, was first published in 1903. In it, two competitive scientists take different routes to achieving invisibility, with tragic results. The story is told in five parts; each part contains audio and an accompanying lesson plan written by Daniel Barber, which includes teacher’s notes, student ...