WALT understand both sides of the cat debate and make our own decisions from what we read.
We all had to skim and scan through the book to find answers.
SJ Level 2 June 2014
- Cats, Who Needs Them
Activity 1
Use the article to answer the following questions:
1. How many pet cats are there in New Zealand?
1,500,000 ✅
2. Why do some people want to get rid of cats from New Zealand?
Because they eat native animals ✅
3. What are the three kinds of cats according to the law?
Companion cats, stray cats and feral cats ✅
4. Why might a cat become stray?
Because they lost their home ✅
5. What uses do cats have?
Cats can get mice, rats and flies also crickets ✅
Activity 2
Complete the cloze activity using the words in the box.
collar feral microchip popular protect neutered birds endangered
Cats are one of New Zealand’s most popular pets. They provide company and comfort to many people, but they can also be killers. They catch small animals, and birds, and don’t care if the bird is a common sparrow or an endangered black robin. There are three kinds of cats; companion cats, stray cats and feral cats. People have thought of many other ways to help protect our native birds and animals from cats. One idea is to put a collar which contains all the owner’s details in all cats. This means that if someone finds a lost cat it can be returned home and will not become part of the stray cat population. Other ideas are keeping cats indoors when possible; having cats neutered to stop them having too many kittens; putting a microchip and bell on every cat and making sure all cats are well-fed and cared for.
Activity 3
Has this article changed the way you think about cats?
Write 2-3 sentences to explain what you’re thinking.
I have changed my mind.
because at the top of the page cats can get things like rats and mice and flies.
SJ Level 2 June 2014
- Cats, Who Needs Them
Use the article to answer the following questions:
1. How many pet cats are there in New Zealand?
1,500,000 ✅
2. Why do some people want to get rid of cats from New Zealand?
Because they eat native animals ✅
3. What are the three kinds of cats according to the law?
Companion cats, stray cats and feral cats ✅
4. Why might a cat become stray?
Because they lost their home ✅
5. What uses do cats have?
Cats can get mice, rats and flies also crickets ✅
Activity 2
Complete the cloze activity using the words in the box.
collar feral microchip popular protect neutered birds endangered
Cats are one of New Zealand’s most popular pets. They provide company and comfort to many people, but they can also be killers. They catch small animals, and birds, and don’t care if the bird is a common sparrow or an endangered black robin. There are three kinds of cats; companion cats, stray cats and feral cats. People have thought of many other ways to help protect our native birds and animals from cats. One idea is to put a collar which contains all the owner’s details in all cats. This means that if someone finds a lost cat it can be returned home and will not become part of the stray cat population. Other ideas are keeping cats indoors when possible; having cats neutered to stop them having too many kittens; putting a microchip and bell on every cat and making sure all cats are well-fed and cared for.
Activity 3
Has this article changed the way you think about cats?
Write 2-3 sentences to explain what you’re thinking.
I have changed my mind.
because at the top of the page cats can get things like rats and mice and flies.
Hi Lucy, I really like cats. We have two at home. One is a hunter and the other one is a sleeper. Our cats chase mice and one likes to get into the shed and try to catch a mouse. Really great information here Lucy. Well done. Yv
ReplyDeleteGreat thinking Lucy. I agree with you. I think cats make great pets and are really good at catching mice and annoying insects however, it is important for cat owners to be responsible and keep them inside when they can, especially at night!
ReplyDeleteHI my name is Lotte and I am from your tuhi mai tuhi atu class, this is a really instersting post I personally really like cats, however I do know that they can be a preadtor to birds like kiwi. I look ford to seeing more posts like this, keep the good work up Lucy.
ReplyDeleteThank-you very much for that comment. I like cats too.
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