Animal day

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k
• Leerjaar 2

Ms. Veninga

Previous lesson

Got started on 1.5 writing

Today:

At the end of this lesson, can explain why animal day is celebrated on October 4th.

And: you can make a list about your pet or favourite animal.

What do we know about animal day?

Fransis of Assisi

1181-1226

Fransis of Assisi

1181-1226

Died on October 4th 

Animal Protection Congres in 1929

Animal Protection Congres in 1929

In the Netherlands since 1930

Why did they use Francis of Assisi's death day?

1. Just because
2. Because he was the best Saint
3. Because legend has it he used to preach to humans and animals alike.
4. Because it happened to be on the same day as the congres

Do you have a pet?

Yes

No

Make a list of the things your pet does!

Example:

My dog always sits in the far right corner of the room.

My hamster always runs around its cage at night.

My cat always jumps over the fence. 

Don't have a pet?

Make a list about another pet or someone else's pet. 

Up for a challange?

Write a letter about your pet. 

You can adress this to; your pet, one of your parents, a sibling or a teacher.

Why is animal day celebrated on October 4th?

Name one thing an animal usually does: