ESL Library is now Ellii!

Unsupported Browser

Ellii may not function properly in Internet Explorer. We recommend using Google Chrome or Firefox instead.

Unsupported Browser

Ellii may not function properly in older browsers. We recommend updating yours to the latest version for the best experience.

Blue Jeans

Famous Things

Beg

Teens & Adults

Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students read about the history of blue jeans. This lesson includes a reading and comprehension check as well as a vocabulary review and listening practice. Students learn clothing nouns and a few job nouns.

PDF Viewer

View or print PDFs and play audio

Task Player

Present digital tasks in class or online

Assignment Manager

Send digital assignments to your students

Vocabulary
  • pants
  • overalls
  • pocket
  • farmer
  • miner
  • actor
  • shorts
  • shirt
  • jacket
  • skirt
PDF Content
  • vocabulary preview
  • reading
  • writing
  • vocabulary review
  • comprehension
  • listening
Task Content
  • Image Match A(Image Match)
  • Image Match B(Image Match)
  • Read & Listen(Reference)
  • Comprehension A(True or False)
  • Comprehension B(Multiple-Choice)
  • Vocabulary Review(Multiple-Choice)
  • Listen & Type(Type in the Blanks)
  • Personal Response(Speaking Task)