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ORDER OF COMPLETION
Students will complete steps 1-3 on day one, step 4 on day two, step 5 on day three and step 6 on day four. Under each step to will say what day you should be on when completing the task. -
Step 1
For this first step, I would like you to think about where in the rainforest you would like your animal to live. Think about all the layers and which one will suit your animal best!!
Remember The layers include forest floor, understory, canopy and the emergent layer.
Take about 5 minutes to brainstorm and discuss with your group (Write ideas down if it helps!)
DAY ONE -
Step 2
Once you have decided where you want your animal to live, think about what you want your animal to look like. What kind of characteristics does this animal have? How will he/she survive in the lay you chose for them? Discuss with your table groups.
BRAINSTORM!
This should take about 5-7 minutes (Write ideas down if it helps)
DAY ONE -
Step 3
GET CREATIVE!
Now that you have brainstormed a bit, lets see those ideas on paper! When I call on your table, please walk to materials table and gather what you will need. I will have markers, crayons, colored pencils, paper and magazines!! Take about 15-20 minutes creating your animal!! Discuss with your table group as to why you are designing your animal the way you are.
DAY ONE -
Step 4
Now that you have created your beautiful new animal, I want you to write about it. Write me a poem (any formate) about your animal. I want to know where he/she lives (which layer), what are some characteristics it has (survival, color, feet, skin, etc.), what its favorite food is, how they get their food. I want you to give as much detail possible, while keeping it in your poem format!
This should take about 20-30 minutes.
DAY TWO -
Step 5
Peer revise time!!!
At this time I would like you to trade your store with a classmate from another table. During this time I would like you to correct any grammar or punctuation mistakes you may see. If a sentence sounds confusing make a note! REMEMBER!!! Use constructive criticism and be helpful to your classmates. Before handing back the owners paper, I want you to write something you like about their paper on the back for them to see.
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Step 6
Now that you have received your revised poem back, make corrections if necessary! This is the time to use your best hand writing and create your final draft. Once you have created your final draft, please glue your poem on the bottom half of a manila folder and glue your animal to the top half. DON'T FORGET to put your name and date on the back and turn in. If there is still time left after you turn in your project, get out a book and read!
DAY FIVE
