Born free 

Wild animals 

alligator camel penguins giraffe black bear monkey 

Natural habitats 

Polar region Desert Savannah (grassland) Tropical rainforests Wetlands Woods 

Match each animal to its natural habitat. Example: Camels live in the desert.  Alligator  Camel  Penguin  Giraffe  Black bear  Monkey  Polar region  Grassland  Tropical rainforests  Woods  Desert  Wetlands 

“We should close all zoos and return the animals to their habitats” 

Animals can be unhappy in cages. Many natural habitats are in danger. Zoos cannot recreate an animal’s natural habitat. A good zoo can be very educational There are a lot of good documentaries about animals. Zoos help certain animal species survive. In some zoos animals are mistreated. Children have the chance to see wild animals. Student’s argument Student’s argument 

1 Introduces the topic 2 Gives the advantages with the reasons 3 Gives the disadvantages with the reasons 4 Gives the writer’s opinion 

On the one hand, Introduce an argument In addition, Add reasons On the other hand, Give an opposing opinion Furthermore, Add reasons To sum up, Introduce a conclusion However, Give an opposing opinion I believe Give a personal opinion 

Keeping wild animals as a pet is a great idea. 

PROS REASONS (EXAMPLES) It’s a good way to learn about them. You can see how they behave. You help conserve them. You give them food and a place to live. CONS REASONS (EXAMPLES) Owners don’t know how to look after them. Books are not always accurate. They need special food and habitats. They get sick when they do not live in their natural habitats. They can be dangerous. They are wild.