Mediterranean Street Cats' Life
ESL Lesson PlansMediterranean Street Cats' Life

Mediterranean Street Cats' Life

This ESL lesson plan focuses on the daily life of Mediterranean street cats, targeting reading and speaking skills for A2-level learners. Through narrative reading, sentence-matching exercises, and discussion prompts, students will practice expressing opinions and understanding simple descriptions. Perfect for teens and adults looking to improve reading and conversational skills.

Skills

  • Can understand short narratives and descriptions of someone’s life composed in simple language.
  • Can express opinions in a limited way.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
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Read the opinions about street cats. Who do you agree with, and why?

Read the opinions about street cats. Who do you agree with, and why?
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Mike
I think street cats are so cute! I once saw a little orange cat by my school. He followed me home, and I gave him some food. Now, he comes to visit me all the time!
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Sarah
I don't like street cats. They can be mean and scratch you. One time, a street cat bit my friend when she tried to pet it. It was really scary for her!
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Tom
I'm not sure about street cats. Sometimes, they seem happy, but other times, they look sad. I see them in my neighborhood, but I don't know how to help them.
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Jessie
I love street cats so much! They make me feel happy when I see them. Last week, I found a kitten alone in the rain. I took her in, and now she is my best friend!
Your answer:
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Sentence matching: Life of a street cat

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Read about street cats in the Mediterranean and mark the sentences as true or false.

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Discuss the questions with your tutor.

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