Class: 5
Subject: English
Theme: Descriptive Writing and Speaking Skills
Objectives:
Build vocabulary related to animals and nature.
Practice observation and descriptive writing.
Develop speaking skills through sharing experiences.
Create short poems, stories, or dialogues based on zoo animals.
Materials Needed:
Clipboards and paper
Pencils / pens
Zoo vocabulary sheet (optional)
Story flash card
Schedule:
1. Warm-up – 15 minutes
Quick discussion:
What animals do you expect to see today?
Can you describe one animal in three words?
Distribute a "Zoo Words" sheet (with words like: furry, fierce, slithery, graceful, giant, colorful, etc.)
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IN THE ZOO
Last Sunday, the weather was cloudy. Arun along with his younger sister Neha, visited the zoo. As they reached the main gate of the zoo, they saw a huge crowd. Some people were buying entrance tickets while others were relaxing in the shade of the trees. As they entered the Zoo-
Neha: I am scared to go inside the zoo. Don't you think we may be attacked by the animals of the zoo.
Arun: Don't worry Neha. In the zoo some animals are kept in the cages and some are kept in the area surrounded by the barrier. Look, there are so many animals here.
Neha: Oh Yes, I want to see a giraffe first. Where is the giraffe?
Arun: See, the giraffe is near the fence, it has a long neck.
Neha: Brother, look at the monkeys.
Arun: Yes, the monkeys are swinging up and down the trees.
Neha: Oh my God! Look at the tiger.
Arun: It's on the rock.
Neha: Look brother, the tiger is coming down the rock. It has stripes on its body. Where is the lion?
Arun: See, the lion is in front of its den. It looks so powerful. It is sleeping.
Neha: Wow! Look at the peacock.
Arun: It is dancing in the garden.
Neha:Look at those yellow birds there.
Arun：Yes, those birds are flying over the trees.
Can you see a baby deer behind the tree?
Neha
Oh yes! And look, there is a family of zebras.
Arun: Yes dear, the baby zebra is playing between the mother zebra and the father zebra. They all have black & white stripes on their bodies.
They saw other animals too and enjoyed very much. When it was evening,they came out of the zoo and boarded the bus.
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Instruct students to:
Write short notes describing the animals:
What does it look like?
What is it doing?
What words can you use to describe its movement, sound, or behavior?
Example Prompts:
The zebra is ___________ (adjective).
The zebra have___________.
The tiger's body is ___________.
4. Creative Writing Activity – 45 minutes
Students sit in groups.
Choose one of these writing tasks:
Short Story: "A Day in the Life of a Zoo Animal" (8–10 sentences)
Poem: Write a short poem about your favorite animal.
Dialogue: Imagine two animals talking. Write their conversation.
(Encourage them to use the zoo vocabulary words!)
5. Sharing Time – 30 minutes
Students volunteer to read aloud their stories, poems, or dialogues.
Applaud each reader to build confidence!
6. Wrap-Up
Quick review questions:
"Which animal was the easiest to describe?"
"Which new word did you learn today?"
Group photo and thanks to zoo staff if possible.
Assessment:
Check observation notes for vocabulary use.
Listen for descriptive details and creativity during reading.
Encourage effort, not perfection!
Zoo Writing Worksheet
Part 1: Animal Observation Notes
Animal 1: ___________________
What does it look like? ________________________________________
What is it doing? _____________________________________________
Words to describe it: _________________________________________
Animal 2: ___________________
What does it look like? ________________________________________
What is it doing? _____________________________________________
Words to describe it: _________________________________________
Part 2: Choose ONE Creative Task
(Tick the one you choose)
☐ Write a Short Story
☐ Write a Poem
☐ Write a Dialogue
Short Story Starter
"Today at the zoo, I saw a _____________. It was ____________ and ____________. Suddenly..."
(Continue writing your story below!)
Poem Starter
"The _____________ at the zoo,
Is _____________ and _____________ too.
It loves to _____________ all day,
While the visitors laugh and play."
(Write your own poem or continue the lines!)
Dialogue Starter
Imagine two animals are talking!
Example:
Lion: "Today I feel like roaring loudly!"
Elephant: "Please don't! You'll scare the little ones!"
(Write your own dialogue below!)
[ Big lined space for students to write ]
Helpful Words (Use them if you want!)
fluffy
colorful
slithering
roaring
soaring
leaping
furry
gigantic
gentle
playful
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