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What Pet Should I Get?

Year Level (Recommended)	Years 2-6
Key Learning Area Included	English Maths Science HaSS Digital Technologies
Learning Intention(s)	To learn about different pets and make a decision as to which pet they should get.
Success Criteria for Learning Activities	I can consider the pros and cons of different pets. I can evaluate the pros and cons of different pets and make a considered decision of the best pet for me. I can share the reasons why my decision is a good decision for me. I can think about what I need to get for my pet.

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English - Listen to Read

Listen to the story ‘What Pet Should I Get?’ By Dr Seuss using the following link.

To read along with the story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kvrFLX7i0M

To listen to the story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psCzO1TlJlU

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Imagine

Imagine you were told you were allowed to have a pet. Imagine all the pets you could have. Unfortunately you can only have ONE pet.

Think

Think about the positives about having that as a pet.

Think about the minuses about having that as a pet.

Think about the interesting things about having that as a pet.

Record

Record your thoughts on the PMI (Positive, Minus, Interesting) graphic organiser titled ‘Which Pet For Me?’

Listen to this castify to help you to complete this activity. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z8lq-l4nQeGqhpnKZTaFbjVurvXlm1Hp/view

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Decision Time

You have thought about all the pets you would like.

You have thought about the positives of having each type of pet, the negatives and some of the interesting things each pet would bring to you.

It is now decision time. Which pet have you chosen to have?

Write your decision in the centre of the ‘Bubble Map Graphic Organiser’ and write six reasons why you think this would be a good pet for you.

Listen to this castify to help you to complete this activity.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1stJgwsAHZigtf_TufhTk2aSYHC58wieU/view

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Show and Tell

Find a photo of your chosen pet on the internet. Put the photo in the middle of the ‘Bubble Map Graphic Organiser’. Now find 6 photos of things you are going to need to buy for your pet before you bring it home.