Are cats better than dogs?

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – acquire vocabulary about pet ownership through reading comprehension exercises featuring diary entries from cat and dog owners, while practicing error correction activities that strengthen language accuracy in this engaging English lesson plan for adults;
• – improve listening and discussion skills by watching educational videos comparing cats and dogs, completing matching exercises based on reading materials, and participating in conversation class lesson plans designed for adult ESL lesson plans;
• – develop speaking and critical thinking abilities through exploring personal preferences about different pets, engaging in ESL discussion questions about the pros and cons of cat versus dog ownership, and participating in structured conversations that encourage meaningful dialogue in these English lessons for adults.

In this ESL lesson, students will learn new vocabulary related to owning pets. They will also discuss the benefits of having a cat versus having a dog.

Warm-Up

For the icebreaker, students will discuss which pets they like and why.

Video

After watching the “Cat-Friend vs Dog-Friend” video, students will be asked to consider the differences between cats and dogs.

Reading

In this section, students will read two diary entries: one from a cat owner and another from a dog owner. They will then complete a matching exercise based on the texts they’ve read.

Exercises

Students will be tasked with finding and correcting mistakes in sentences.

Discussion

This final section consists of a list of questions designed to prompt a discussion about the pros and cons of owning cats versus dogs.