Zoos – Should we still have them ? Zoos have been popular for 100 of years, allowing people to get up close to animals they would never see. However, times change, and we should question if zoos are still important in the modern world. Many people feel that zoos are educational. They teach people, especially children, about animal behaviour and animal life. This may be partly true, but animals behave differently in a zoo to how they behave in the wild. Zoos often keep animals in small spaces than they would life in naturally. As a result, the animals do not show us their natural behaviour. An argument in favour of zoos however is that they help to protect endangered species. For example, a rare species can be protected by having babies at the zoo. This way zoos all over the world can work together to make sure animals don’t become extinct and can be released back into the wild. This is good for the environment and the animals. In summary, zoos might not be perfect but they play an important role in protecting our lovely animals and stopping some animals from dying and we still need them. ( 190 words) Do you agree with writer? How many ideas do they include? How may sentences are there? Think of 1 more reason for and against zoos Example introduction Zoos – Should they be abolished? Zoos have been popular for 100 of years, allowing people to get up close to animals they would never see. However, times change, and we should question if zoos are still important in the modern world. ( 36 ) • Add a question tag to the final sentence: Zoos – Should they be abolished? Zoos have been popular for 100 of years, allowing people to get up close to animals they would never see. However, times change, and we should question if zoos are still important in the modern world. • Turn the last sentence into a rhetorical question. Zoos – Should they be abolished? Zoos have been popular for 100 of years, allowing people to get up close to animals they would never see. However, times change, and we should question if zoos are still important in the modern world. Paragraph 1 : first idea – developed Many people feel that zoos are educational. They teach people, especially children, about animal behaviour and animal life. This may be partly true but animals behave differently in a zoo to how they behave in the wild. Zoos often keep animals in small spaces than they would life in naturally. As a result, the animals do not show us their natural behaviour. ( 62 ) • Turn the sentence in bold into a rhetorical question. Many people feel that zoos are educational. They teach people, especially children, about animal behaviour and animal life. This may be partly true but animals behave differently in a zoo to how they behave in the wild. Zoos often keep animals in small spaces than they would life in naturally. As a result, the animals do not show us their natural behaviour. • Where could you add a question tag? Many people feel that zoos are educational. They teach people, especially children, about animal behaviour and animal life. This may be partly true but animals behave differently in a zoo to how they behave in the wild. Zoos often keep animals in small spaces than they would life in naturally. As a result, the animals do not show us their natural behaviour. Para 2 - next point – developed An argument in favour of zoos however is that they help to protect endangered species. For example, a rare species can be protected by having babies at the zoo. This way zoos all over the world can work together to make sure animals don’t become extinct and can be released back into the wild. This is good for the environment and the animals. (63) • Think of a better word than good An argument in favour of zoos however is that they help to protect endangered species. For example, a rare species can be protected by having babies at the zoo. This way zoos all over the world can work together to make sure animals don’t become extinct and can be released back into the wild. This is good for the environment and the animals. Conclusion In summary, zoos might not be perfect but they play an important role in protecting our lovely animals and stopping some animals from dying and we still need them. (29) • Can you add a rhetorical question to finish the conclusion: Can you really imagine ………? • Can you think of a stronger word than important? • Add a sentence showing your opinion: I strongly believe……………… • Go back to your ideas for and against zoos from the start of the lesson. Choose 1 and write a paragraph. Include a rhetorical question or a tag. Can you use any powerful vocabulary ?
