Have you ever heard, "I don't know what to write about?" So common, right?
Let’s face it. Students struggle with just getting started, and coming up with topics to write about can be a big challenge too. In order to switch the script, you can start with a topic kids love, and I think I have a solution to your writing research reports problem. Read on to learn about the guided writing bundle I created for research reports.
With the right prompts, I know your students will achieve amazing writing results. The secret sauce is in interest.
I'm excited to introduce you to my Animal Habitats Research Writing Bundle, a classroom favorite for animal lovers.
Just imagine having a HUGE variety of animals to choose from, step by step research questions to guide students with their inquiry and writing project, and a really interesting way to present the information learned all in one bundle. Your kids will truly enjoy writing in this way, and you’ll love having a great way to display their completed work.
guiding questions & Responses
Your students' projects are divided up by research topics including their animal's habitat, diet, predator/prey relationships, and interesting facts.
Final Product for Display and Sharing
As your students work on their research, they will build a paper bag book that they can use as they share with the class. You can also put them out for display too.
Grading Rubrics & Organizers included
Your students' projects will be well organized using the graphic organizers included as well as the grading rubric making record keeping easy on you.
As you can see, this animal habitats research writing bundle has it all!
Kids LOVE learning about animals, so you won’t have to sell them on the fun they will have. There will be a little prep, but I’ve tried to make it as easy as possible on you. Here are more details explaining how the projects work.
To get started with this project, you'll want to gather art supplies including glue, scissors, and crayons. You will also need 3 paper lunch bags per child and a copy of the printables included in your download.
Withing your download, you will have a teacher direction page, copies of the student pages, graphic organizers for the students' data collection, and your grading rubrics. You'll need a copy of the download for each student.
A grading rubric is included with points awarded for each section of the book. Plus, students are also graded for accuracy, neatness, and completing their work on time. You'll have a percentage score from the rubric for grading.
The Animal Habitats Research writing projects Bundle is aligned to the following standards:
- CCSS W.2.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects.
- CCSS W.3.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
- CCSS W.3.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
- CCSS W.4.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
- CCSS W.4.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
here's what teachers say about my Animal Habitat Research writing Projects.
Studying animals naturally taps into children's curiosity and sense of wonder.
Animal Habitats Research writing Projects Bundle
As your kids learn about different species, habitats, and behaviors, they'll begin to appreciate animals more and develop empathy for them.
I know this project will be tons of fun and easy to prep. It includes 68 animal choices divided by habitat (polar, grassland, desert, ocean, rain forest, and woodland). Topics include habitat, diet, adaptations, predator/prey relationships, and fun facts.