Animal Research Project with Infographic Extension

This differentiated animal research and writing project give students the structure and support needed to direct their own research and write a descriptive report with an optional infographic extension.

This resource is differentiated at 3 different levels (little to no support with 5 paragraphs, sentence stem support with 5 paragraphs, sentence stems with 3 paragraphs) to ensure all writers in your room are supported and able to complete the project independently.

Resource Includes:

Research Packet(s):

-TWO differentiated options -- one research packet that matches the structure of the 5 paragraph report options and one research packet that matches the structure of the 3 paragraph report option

-Categorized research pages (animal kingdom background, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and unique facts) with guiding questions and spaces for illustrations/diagrams.

-List of kid-friendly appropriate research websites

Paragraph Outline Packet (3 options):

-THREE differentiated options--one 5 paragraph outline without sentence starters, one 5 paragraph outline packet with sentence starters, and one 3 paragraph outline with sentence starters.

-Each page outlines one paragraph (five total)

-Introductory paragraph outline page page with checklist to include: a hook, introduce topic, and explain what the reader will be reading about.

-Three body paragraph outline pages (1. animal characteristics, 2. habitat, and 3. diet) **in the 3 paragraph outline option all three categories are included in the one body paragraph**

-Conclusion paragraph outline page with a checklist to include: restate topic, restate ideas introduced, sum it all up (sentence stems provided).

-5 paragraph line up page with sentence requirements EX: a body paragraph should have 6-8 sentences).

Publishing paper to write the final report

Infographic Extension

-Directions on how to create an infographic folder (need manila folders OR 11x17 construction paper)

-Infographic creation page for students with ideas as to what visual pieces they could implement