Who can a 'feathered' friend be?
A 'feathered' friend refers to a bird that can be kept as a pet or companion.
Birds such as canaries, parrots, sparrows, pigeons, and parakeets are examples of feathered friends that people keep for companionship and their cheerful presence.
Explanation
This is a pre-reading discussion activity designed to activate students' prior knowledge and get them thinking about the title 'Feathered Friend' before reading the story. The term 'feathered' refers to birds, and students are encouraged to share their understanding and experiences with birds as pets.
Solution Steps
A 'feathered' friend refers to a bird that can be kept as a pet or companion
Examples of feathered friends include canaries, parrots, sparrows, pigeons, and parakeets
People keep feathered friends for companionship and their cheerful presence