The World of Pets
ESL Lesson PlansThe World of Pets

The World of Pets

This engaging lesson plan introduces ESL students to various pet types while enhancing their listening and speaking skills. In this 60-minute session, students will brainstorm different pets, discuss the joys and responsibilities of pet ownership, and fill in vocabulary gaps after watching a video. The lesson wraps up with a writing task where students express their opinions about having unusual or traditional pets.

Skills

  • Can identify the main point of TV news items where the visual supports the commentary.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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1

Warm-up

Get into small groups and brainstorm a list of different types of pets that people usually have. After a few minutes, share your list with the class.
2

Ask your partner these questions and share their answers with the teacher.

3

Watch the video, then fill in the gaps. What can people do with their pets?

4

Sarah, Jake and Emily are sharing their opinions about unusual pets. Match these three opinions with the examples.

5

Express your opinion by writing.

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