Caring for Pets: ELA worksheets

I created this worksheet for use in my Grade 2 classroom. We read some books aloud, had
pet visitors and had a representative from the BCSPCA come by. We also spent some time at the
zoo!
This worksheet was created with the idea of students learning to do their own research/note
taking, and fit into our Pet Theme at the beginning of the year. I started the lesson by reading If
you give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Numeroff. The students discussed how the Moose was like a
pet, but he couldnt really be a pet! We discussed good pets (using a KWL partners took notes
together) and talked about how the child took care of his moose. After, students found a book from
our classroom library (full of pet and animal care books) and filled in the worksheet. Students
shared their completed work with their desk partners.

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Caring for Pets

Name: ____________

Many people have pets in their home. Pets are fun to play with and can be
good companions.
List pets that people have in their homes:
1. ______________________

4. ______________________

2. ______________________

5. ______________________

3. ______________________

6. ______________________

If you own a pet, you must be able to take care of them. It can cost a lot
of money to take care of a pet.
What items would you need to provide for each of the pets below?
Dog

Cat

Bird

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Pets also require us to do chores to keep them happy.

What chores would you have to do to take care of your pet?
1. ____________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________________________

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Name: ____________

We had a visit today!

Who came? A _________________ named ____________________!
Type of animal

pets name

Some things I learned:

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How I felt:

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KWL

Name: ____________

Partner names: ___________ & ___________

Know: What do you know about pets?

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Wonder: What questions do you have about pets?

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Learn: What have you learned about pets?

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Brittney Louwerse