Lesson Level: Junior Duration: 40 Minutes
Lesson Title: Pets
Grammar and
Vocabulary
Fish,
snake, lizard, spider, insect, rock
Creepy-crawly,
Companion,
depend on
(Other
vocabulary arising from class).
Lesson Objectives
To
learn words related to pets and pet care
To
be able to talk about what pets you have and what pets you would like.
Materials Required
Dialogue1
Reading
exercise2
Picture
Vocabulary sheet (with joke related to dialogue)3
Preparation
Prepare
enough copies of the handouts to give one to each student.
Procedure
1
Write “Pets” on the
board.
Elicit meaning and
add. (Pets are animals that live with us in our homes.)
Use ball toss to
elicit a list of animals people keep as pets. Put in three columns – Yes, No
and Maybe.
2
Give dialogue
handout.
Get three students to
read it while others listen.
Read out again and
check vocabulary words.
Check students
understand meanings by asking “What is a…?”, “What does… mean?”
3
Give the vocabulary
sheet handout.
Drill the words with
the class.
Write these questions
on the board.
What is Joe’s unusual
new pet?
Why does Joe think it
is a good pet?
Joe’s friends think
he is crazy. What do you think?
Joes friends suggest
five things they think it might be. What are they?
Which of these pets
would you like?
Can you think of good
and bad things about each pet?
Tell groups to find
the answers.
Use ball toss to
elicit answers from groups.
4
(Optional Activity –
depending on time and strength of class.)
Give reading text.
Write these words on
the board.
Companion, nourishment,
tips, vaccination, commitmen, enrich
Tell students to
shout “Stop” when they hear one of the words.
Read the text.
Whenever the students hear one of the words stop and explain the meaning.
5.
Clear the board and
write these questions.
Do you think it is a good idea to keep pets in
your home?
What about exotic pets such as snakes or
spiders?
Are there any animals that you should never
keep as pets?
Why?
What do your friends think?
6
Monitor and assist
while groups discuss. Feedback from groups.
Notes
1.
Joe Hello you guys, do you want to
see my new pet?
Keith OK, where is it.
Joe In a tank in my bedroom.
Laura What is it? You say it's in a
tank? Is it a fish?
Joe No, of course not! Fish are
really boring.
Keith I'll bet it's a snake or a lizard. Am I right?
Joe No. It's not a snake or a
lizard, though I agree that they aren't as boring as fish.
Laura. Is it some kind of spider or maybe an insect? I hope not. I don't like
creepy-crawlies. If
it's a creepy-crawly I shall
scream!
Joe Don't worry. It isn't a
creepy-crawly. It won't scare you.
Laura You are sure it isn't
something horrible and dangerous?
Joe I'm sure. It's not in the
least bit dangerous. It's the perfect pet. It's easy to look after. It's
interesting. It's friendly...
or at least it isn't unfriendly. Come on. It's in here.
Keith In this tank?
Joe That's right.
Keith I'm sorry to tell you this but
I think it's escaped. I can't see anything in here.
Laura Here, let me look. No, I can't
see anything either. I think Joe's having a joke with us.
There isn't a pet in this
tank.
Joe It's there. I can see it. It's
right in the middle.
Laura Joe, there's no animal in this
tank. There's just sand and a rock.
Joe Who said my new pet was an
animal? My new pet is a rock.
Keith A rock?
Laura A rock? You must be crazy.
Joe I'm not crazy. It's easy to
look after. I don't have to feed it or clean it or take it for a
walk or anything. It's never
going to escape or run away.
Keith But it doesn't do anything
Joe I know. Great isn't it.
2.
Congratulations -- you've added a companion
animal to your life!
Like a child, your pet will depend on you for
everything -- food, medical attention, exercise and safety.
You'll want to make sure you give him the best
care possible.
You've come to the right place. These tips
provide information on many areas of pet care, from
choosing a collar and ID tag, to exercising
your new dog or cat, to traveling with your pet, to keeping
him safe at home during the cold winter months.
You’ll also discover helpful information about
your pet’s health, including vaccinations and what to do
if your pet shows signs of illness.
With love, commitment and proper care, your pet
will grow up safe and healthy and will enrich every
aspect of your life. May you enjoy every moment
that you share with your new best friend!
3.
You need a vocabulary sheet showing pictures and words for fish, lizard, insect,snake, spider, rock.
It should also have an uncaptioned picture of many different household pets. and the below cartoon.
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