Willow's Long Walk
Long lost Colorado cat finally found in New YorkLearning activities for English language learners: English language level: CEF A2
There are 50 states in the USA 1. Print out the map here and write on these states: Nebraska, New York, Utah, Iowa, Colorado.
2. Willow travelled between Colorado & New York. Going directly by road, which states would he pass through?
Video: Short news report about Willow here
1. Where was Willow first lost?a) under a tree b) in Colorado c) in Manhattan d) in New York
2. For how long was Willow lost?
a) five weeks b) five months c) five years d) fifteen years
3. On which day was Willow found?
a) Monday b) Tuesday c) Wednesday
True or false:
1. We know what happened to Willow.
2. We know he walked to New York.
3. He was found in New York
4. He was missing for over four years.
5. We know what Willow thinks.
You can find more Willow information here.
Willow is on Twitter - @WillowCatNYC
1. Write some Tweets for Willow.You can use the Twitter short word forms e.g. abt for about and you must use 140 characters or less. Exchange Tweets with other students and write replies.
2. Write a blog post for Willow about the day you were found.
You can find more Willow information here.
Journey
Here is one possible route between Boulder, Colorado & New York (click map to enlarge). Other routes are possible.
Understanding
1. Where was Willow first lost? b) from a home in Colorado
2. For how long was Willow lost? c) five years
3. On which day was Willow found? c) Wednesday
True or false:
1. We know what happened to Willow. False
2. We know he walked to New York. False
3. He was found in New York. True
4. He was missing for over four years. True
5. We know what Willow thinks. False!
Here is one possible route between Boulder, Colorado & New York (click map to enlarge). Other routes are possible.
Understanding
1. Where was Willow first lost? b) from a home in Colorado
2. For how long was Willow lost? c) five years
3. On which day was Willow found? c) Wednesday
True or false:
1. We know what happened to Willow. False
2. We know he walked to New York. False
3. He was found in New York. True
4. He was missing for over four years. True
5. We know what Willow thinks. False!
More Willow * Lost Dog Crosses USA * Fun Cat Facts
Amazingly Willow is not the only lost pet to travel across the USA. The story of a dog called Rocky (with learning activities) here
