The animal shelter

1. What’s the word?

Write the word under the pictures.

dog park jump rabbit hop run

vegetables snake climb cat walk garden

dog

2. Fill it in!
Watch the story. Write the missing words in the sentences.

a. Dad wants a dog .

b. The girl wants a .

c. The boy wants a .

d. Mum wants a .

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3. Match them up!
Watch the story. Match the pets with three things they can do.

jump and hop.

Dogs can climb and slide.

walk and run.

go for walks.

Rabbits can be very small or very tall.

jump and climb.

play games and scare mice.

Snakes can play games in the park.

skip and run.

stand on two legs and wiggle their ears.

Cats can scare your friends.

fetch and carry things.

4. Write and draw!

What pet would you like to adopt from the animal shelter? Why? What can it
do? Draw a picture and write about it!

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