ANIMAL REPORT: MAMMALS: INFORMATIONAL REPORT: RESEARCH TEMPLATES

This resource is included in the mega bundle:ANIMAL RESEARCH MEGA BUNDLE 2

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ANIMAL REPORT: MAMMALS: INFORMATIONAL REPORT WRITING: RESEARCH FLIPBOOK /INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK TEMPLATES
Have your students write informational reports on 16 mammals. These flipbooks scaffold the structural components of an Informational Report at each stage of the writing process. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an interactive notebook.

What’s Included:
✓ EDITABLE Flipbook templates (2-7) in blackline to print.
✓ Self-editing checklist
✓ Peer-editing checklist
✓ Teacher Marking Rubric x 4 formats
✓ Writing sheets x 4 styles

PARTS OF THE FLIPBOOKCOVER : 18 cover options (not editable) featuring mammals. Students can pick the cover depending on what mammal is under study. One blank cover included so students can illustrate. Also included is a general cover featuring different mammals so students can also research the animal group and record information.

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The following mammals are featured:
aardvark, anteater, bat, bear, bison, bobcat, coyote, gorilla, possum, rabbit, rat, shrew, skunk, walrus, warthog, whale

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EDITABLE TEMPLATES (2 – 7)
The seven sections of the flipbook below are EDITABLE. Simply, type inside text to edit content and save as a PDF file.

INTRODUCTION:
weight, length, family, and group of animal. Students may also write a brief description.

HABITAT x 2 : location in the world. A world map is included to mark the location.

DIET : food the animal eats to survive. There is place for illustration.

LIFE CYCLE: the breeding seasons and habits.

BEHAVIOR: the physical and behavioral adaptations that enable the animal to survive in its environment.

INTERESTING FACTS: any other interesting facts that would sum up the informational report.

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Separate sheets featuring British English Spellings in Rubrics and Checklists.

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How to assemble:
You can choose either of the three options.

→ Print out the templates in blackline. Cut around each template and assemble from smallest template to largest template. Have students color in cover page. Staple at top tab for flipbook or glue descending order in notebook.

→ Print out the templates on cardstock (different colors). Cut around each template and assemble. Attach at top.

** Have students refer to books, websites, and videos on the specific animal to record information.

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Suggested use:
Have students collect information in their flipbook on the animal under study. This could also serve as their draft where they could use the self-editing and peer-editing checklists to edit. Finally have students publish on given writing sheets or type out content from draft observing corrections. The sections pertaining to habitat, diet, life-cycle, and behavior can make-up the Body of the Report and 1-2 interesting facts to conclude the Informational Report.

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PREPARATION
→ For grades 2-3, bundle up to 6 sheets together after sorting, align them perfectly and cut.

→ For grades 4-6, students are old enough to cut and compile flipbooks on their own. I have my students compile all sections of the flipbook prior to research and writing.

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These flipbooks on mammals are sure to make an interesting bulletin board display. Wish you and your students a successful academic year.

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