Elementary
1. Imagine you are going to get a school pet. You can choose any pet you like except a cat or a dog.
It could be an animal, a bird, an insect - even a reptile!
How about a cuddly crocodile?
- Invent a name for your pet.
- Write down what it eats.
- Write down what things you need to do for your pet? Does it need walks? Or special weather?
- Are there animals or birds your pet doesn’t like?
- Do you need to do anything to keep your pet safe?
Intermediate+
Writing
1. A friend is thinking about getting either a dog or a cat or a rabbit.
Write a letter explaining why you think this is not a good idea. You can find more information here
2. You are going on holiday and a friend is looking after your pet. Write some instructions for looking after him/her.
Classroom activities
1. Role play a family visiting a pet shop.
Mum wants a cat. Dad wants a dog. Lucy wants a rabbit. Paul wants a monkey!
The pet shop owner wants to sell the family a snake!
2. Five things I didn't know about: pets
Work in groups to find five new facts about pets. At least one must not be from the Internet - try books, encyclopedias, dictionaries etc.
Think about:
- what is the most popular pet in your country?
- what is the most dangerous pet?
- which pet costs the most to buy/feed etc ?
