Common Core Animal Research Graphic Organizer

Students Research Basic Facts about an Animal

Students conduct a short research project about an animal to build knowledge about that topic.

Students download and open the graphic organizer in Microsoft Word or compatible word processor.

Students use the organizer to guide their research about their chosen animal.

Students locate and insert an image of their animal in the graphic organizer.

Students can use their information for a brief oral or multimedia digital presentation.

Grades 2 - 3

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.6 With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with others.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.5 With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.6 With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.