Prepare your students for the Cambridge B1 Preliminary Writing exam with this fun, humour-themed ESL lesson.

Built around a collection of classic Reader’s Digest dad jokes, this lesson helps students develop the skills and confidence needed to write a successful Cambridge PET article while exploring what makes people laugh.

Students begin by discussing and analysing jokes before examining an official Cambridge B1 Preliminary article task. They evaluate sample responses using the Cambridge assessment criteria, identify the features of a strong article, and apply what they have learned by planning, writing, and reviewing their own exam-style text.

In this lesson, students will:

• Practise writing a Cambridge B1 Preliminary article

• Analyse an official PET writing task and assessment criteria

• Evaluate sample answers through peer assessment

• Discuss humour and explore classic dad jokes

Perfect for B1 adult and teenage learners preparing for the Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) exam, this ready-to-teach lesson requires minimal preparation and combines focused exam practice with an engaging topic that makes writing both enjoyable and meaningful.