Monday, May 13, 2024

ESL WORKSHEET - Crocodiles and Alligators

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS
CUBAN CROCODILES


LinguaHouse
May 9, 2024


Level: Pre-Intermediate (A2-B1)
Type of English: General English
Tags: Animals; Ethics and Conduct; Environment and Nature; Describing Animals; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old; Incredible Stories; Article Based; Video Talk
Publication date: 05/09/2024

This lesson looks at crocodiles and alligators with a specific focus on the future of the Cuban crocodile. The students will watch a video about the endangered Cuban crocodile and then read an article about the differences between both animals. Throughout the lesson, students will be introduced to useful and interesting vocabulary and be given chances to share their opinions. (by Peter Clarkin)

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VIDEO TRANSCRIPT


Narrator: As its name suggests the Cuban crocodile is a reptile, which is native to the island of Cuba. It is a small to medium-sized type of crocodile and at present is rated as “endangered” since there are only 4000 left in the wild. As a result of this, scientists in Cuba are working as quickly as they can to make sure they can save this beautiful animal.
The number of Cuban crocodiles alive in the wild has fallen for a number of reasons. Two of the most worrying causes are connected to illegal hunting and a warming climate that seems to be damaging the crocodile’s habitat. The habitat is the smallest of any crocodile in the world as they only live in Cuba’s Zapata swamp, an area of less than 200 square miles.
Since they were classified as endangered in 2008, scientists have put forward a number of strategies to try and save the Cuban crocodile. The strategies include official protection of the Zapata swamp with the support of the Cuban government, quickly reduce the hunting of the animals and increase the size of the “hatchery” which works hard every year to release hundreds of newly-born crocodiles into the world.
It is hoped that with these ideas and the support of the government, this wonderful animal can be protected for many years to come.


Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/cuban-crocodiles. Accessed on May 13, 2024. © 2008–2024 LinguaHouse.com. All rights reserved.

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