1. Controlled Writing

Objetivo: praticar vocabulário e estruturas básicas sobre pets.

Instruções para o aluno:

Complete as frases sobre o(s) seu(s) animal(is) de estimação. Use o diálogo como modelo.

I have a _______. (dog / cat / bird / fish / no pet)

His / Her name is _______.

He / She is _______. (big / small / brown / white / black / etc.)

He / She is very _______. (friendly / calm / funny / cute / lazy / etc.)

I take him / her for a walk _______. (every day / sometimes / never)

My pet likes _______. (sleeping / running / eating / playing)

I like _______ because _______. (dogs / cats / animals in general)

Animals make life _______. (happy / better / fun)

2. Model + Expansion

Objetivo: seguir um modelo curto e expandir com detalhes pessoais.

Modelo:

I have a dog. His name is Max. He’s small and brown. He’s very friendly and loves walking in the park.

Tarefa:
Agora, reescreva o modelo com informações sobre seu animal de estimação (ou um que você gostaria de ter).
Adicione duas ou mais frases novas, por exemplo sobre o que ele faz, o que come ou como você cuida dele.

Exemplo de resposta expandida:

I have a cat. Her name is Luna. She’s white and gray, and she’s very calm. She sleeps a lot during the day and plays at night. I feed her every morning and clean her litter box. I love cats because they are independent but also sweet. I think animals make people happy.

3. Guided Paragraphs

Objetivo: escrever um parágrafo livre, mas com perguntas de apoio.
Tema: My Pet (or My Favorite Animal)

Instruções para o aluno:
Escreva um parágrafo de 8–10 frases sobre o seu animal de estimação ou o animal que você gostaria de ter. Use as perguntas abaixo como guia:

Do you have any pets?

What kind of pet is it?

What is its name?

What does it look like? (color, size, etc.)

What is it like? (friendly, lazy, playful, etc.)

What do you do together?

What does your pet like to eat or do?

Why do you like your pet (or that animal)?

Do you like other animals too?

Exemplo de resposta guiada:

I have a dog named Max. He’s small, brown, and very friendly. I take him for a walk every morning in the park. He likes running, playing with his ball, and eating snacks. At home, he sleeps on the sofa and watches me study. I love my dog because he always makes me happy. I also like cats and birds, but dogs are my favorite animals. Animals make life more fun and full of love.