Level 1Science

Animals Have Routines Too

Grammar: Present Simple

A Level 1 English lesson exploring science.

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What's in this lesson

A Level 1 (beginner) ESL lesson on science, practising present simple. The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary, a grammar reference with practice and discussion questions.

From the reading: Animals Have Routines Too

Do animals have a daily routine? Yes, they do! A dolphin usually sleeps for eight hours. But it sleeps with one eye open. Amazing, right?

Vocabulary

  • sleeps
  • eats
  • moves
  • rests
  • stops
  • hunts
  • plays
  • looks for
  • lives

Grammar: Present Simple

He / She / It + -s
A dolphin sleeps eight hours a day. — add -s to most verbs
-es after s, sh, ch, x
The cat watches the birds. — add -es after s, sh, ch, x

Discussion questions

  1. Will animals and humans ever share a work schedule?
  2. How will cities look different for animals in ten years?
  3. Will pet routines change as more people work at home?

Animals Have Routines Too

Grammar: Present Simple

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