Why Ancient Egyptians Loved Cats
ESL Lesson PlansWhy Ancient Egyptians Loved Cats

Why Ancient Egyptians Loved Cats

This ESL lesson plan, designed for A2-B1 level teens, explores the unique bond between Ancient Egyptians and cats through engaging reading and speaking activities. Students will uncover historical facts about cats in Egyptian culture, complete fill-in-the-blank dialogues, and discuss the role of pets in history. The lesson enhances reading comprehension and vocabulary while allowing students to reflect on the historical significance of pets and their impact on human lives.

Skills

  • Can tell a story or describe something in a simple list of points.
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Match these halves of sentences to discover interesting facts about cats.

2

Fill in the gaps to complete the dialogue between Samantha and Alex.

3

Share your opinion on the following questions.

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Read the text about why Ancient Egyptians loved cats, and answer the following questions.

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Answer the following questions.

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Discuss the following questions.

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