Introduction
Do you think we should keep animals in the zoo?
Let's brainstorm together and complete a table!
Task
Topic: Should animals be kept in the zoo?
1. Read a passage regarding animals kept in zoo
2. Fill in the pros and cons table
3. Add own points/examples
4. Debate in groups of four with assigned roles
- Agree: government officer; citizen
- Disagree: environmentalist; animal-lover
Process
1. Provide students with a passage to read as an input (link: http://animal-facts.org/animals-kept-in-zoos/)
2. Ask students to summarize the pros and cons into 4-5 points
3. Form groups of four
4. Assign students with their roles