Friday, April 15, 2011

ESL Discussion questions about lizards and reptiles

Lizards (Reptiles)

What are they?  Lizards are a kind of reptile.  They are four legged, long, and have tails.  Reptiles are animals in the (Linnaean) class Reptilia. They are characterized by breathing air, laying shelled eggs(except of some snakes called vipers that give live birth), and having skin covered in scales and/or scutes. Reptiles are classically viewed as having a "cold-blooded" metabolism. They are tetrapods (either having four limbs or being descended from four-limbed ancestors). Modern reptiles inhabit every continent with the exception of Antarctica

Do you want to be a lizard or a reptile?   What reptile would you like to be?  Women!  Do you wish you could lay eggs?

Do you think lizards or reptiles have a good life?

Are these many lizards or reptiles in Wuxi?  Will they go into people's homes?  What relationship do lizards have with humans? (*harmless*)  How are lizards helpful to humans?

What would you do if you saw a lizard in your bed?   Would lizards and other reptiles make good pets?

Tell me some kinds of reptiles or lizards.  Is the Chinese dragon a lizard?  Do you have a favorite reptile?  Dinosaurs, Turtles, Snakes, Frogs, Dragons, Chameleons, Crocodiles, Alligators

What experiences have you had with lizards or reptiles?  Have you eaten frog or turtle or snake?  How was it?

What do lizards or reptiles symbolize?  Are lizards high status animals?  Dinosaurs, Turtles, Snakes, Frogs, Dragons, Chameleons

Reptile idioms
That man is a snake in the grass.
That man is a snake oil salesman.
I like to snake along to school.
I have a frog in my throat.
He is a big frog in a small pond.
That man is a dinosaur in this office.
The boat turns turtle. (overturns)
He is like a chameleon.
He cries crocodle tears.
See you later alligator.  In a while, crocodile.

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