Writing Practice A1- Writing About Your Favorite Animal

Hello! Today we’ll learn how to write about your favorite animal in English. This lesson will help you describe the animal’s name, appearance, behavior, and why you like it. Get ready for a fun writing session! 🐶🐱🦁✏️😊

🎯 Goals for This Lesson:

  1. Learn simple sentences to describe your favorite animal.
  2. Write about the animal’s name, appearance, and behavior.
  3. Explain why you like this animal.
  4. Practice writing with fun examples and engaging activities.

📝 Part 1: The Basics – Writing About Your Favorite Animal

Writing about your favorite animal is easy when you use simple sentences. Here are some examples:

  • My favorite animal is… (Example: My favorite animal is a cat.)
  • It is… (Example: It is small and cute.)
  • It has… (Example: It has soft fur and bright eyes.)
  • It likes to… (Example: It likes to play and sleep.)
  • I like it because… (Example: I like it because it is friendly and fun.)

Here’s a full example that uses all these details:

Hello! My favorite animal is a dog. It is medium-sized and has a shiny coat. The dog has big, friendly eyes and a wagging tail. It likes to run, play fetch, and cuddle with me. I like my dog because it is loyal and makes me feel happy.

🔧 Part 2: Making Sentences Step-by-Step

Every sentence about your favorite animal should include:

  1. A Subject – Who or what (e.g., My favorite animal, It).
  2. A Verb – Action or description (e.g., is, has, likes).
  3. Details – Extra information (e.g., color, size, activities).
Sentence Examples:
  • My favorite animal is… (Example: My favorite animal is a rabbit.)
  • It is… (Example: It is small and fluffy.)
  • It has… (Example: It has long ears and soft fur.)
  • It likes to… (Example: It likes to hop and eat carrots.)
  • I like it because… (Example: I like it because it is cute and playful.)

🎲 Part 3: Fun Activities

Activity 1: Write About Your Favorite Animal

Write 5 simple sentences about your favorite animal:

  1. My favorite animal is ______.
  2. It is ______.
  3. It has ______.
  4. It likes to ______.
  5. I like it because ______.
Activity 2: Draw and Describe Your Animal
  1. Draw a picture of your favorite animal.
  2. Write 2 simple sentences below your drawing. Example:
    • (Drawing of a playful puppy)
    • “My favorite animal is a puppy. It is playful and cute.”
Activity 3: Ask a Friend

Ask a friend about their favorite animal. Write 3 sentences about what they said. For example:

  • “My friend said her favorite animal is a parrot because it is colorful and can talk.”

📄 Part 4: Homework – Write a Letter About Your Favorite Animal

Write a short letter to a friend describing your favorite animal. Use this structure as a guide:

Dear Jamie,

Hi! How are you? I want to tell you about my favorite animal. My favorite animal is a cat. It is small and very cute. It has soft fur and bright green eyes. I like my cat because it is friendly and playful. I enjoy petting it and watching it play with its toys.

What is your favorite animal? I would love to hear about it.

Your friend,
Sam

🔍 Part 5: Review and Reflect

Answer these questions:

  • Did you enjoy writing about your favorite animal?
  • Did you learn new words to describe animals?
  • What details can you add next time to make your writing even better?

Download A1 Writing Worksheet – My Favorite Animal

Conclusion

🎉 Great job today! Keep practicing your writing and enjoy describing your favorite animal. Happy writing! 😊