Introduction
This is a language arts writing assignment. Students are to choose a favorite animal, domestic or wild. Using library and Internet resources, they should research their selected animal. Some of the areas which might be addressed are: physical characteristics; habitat; life span; unique aspects of this animal; and related animals. Students will use this information to write a 3-5 page paper about their selected subject. Oral presentations will occur as an extention activity.
Subject: Language
Arts
Topic: Research
Paper
Grade Level: 7th
and 8th grade
Student Lesson name and
URL:
ctap295.ctaponline.org/~karenjoh/student/
Standards
Addressed
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Standards your lesson addresses. For example:
Seventh and Eighth Grade
Language Arts: Writing, Composing an Essay
7th Grade Writing Standard
1.0. WRITING STRATEGIES: Students write
clear, coherent, and focused essays. Writing exhibits awareness of audience
and purpose. Essays contain formal introductions, bodies of supporting
evidence, and conclusions. Students successfully use the stages of the
writing process, as needed.
Organization and Focus:
1.3. use strategies of note-taking, outlining, and summarizing to structure
composition drafts
Research and Technology:
1.5. give credit for both quoted and paraphrased information in a bibliography
using a consistent and sanctioned format and methodology for citations
8th Grade Writing Standard
1.0. WRITING STRATEGIES: Students write
clear, coherent, and focused essays. Writing exhibits awareness of audience
and purpose. Essays contain formal introductions, bodies of supporting
evidence, and conclusions. Students successfully use the stages of the
writing process, as needed.
Organization and Focus:
1.2. establish coherence within and among paragraphs through effective
transitions, parallel structures, and similar writing techniques
Research and Technology:
1.4. plan and conduct multiple-step information searches using computer
networks and modem-delivered services
Revising and Evaluating Writing:
1.6. revise writing for word choice, appropriate organization, consistent
point of view, and transitions among paragraphs, passages, and ideas
Note: This project is using
an excerpt from the 7th and 8th grade California Writing Standards 1.0.
Use this link
ca
stand writing
to access the complete description of 7th Grade Standard 1.0, and 8th Grade
Standard 1.0.
Student
Activities
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Assessment
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Results
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Web
Resources & Supplementary Materials
Introductory
Activity
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for this activity here. Also link supplementary materials such as PDF files
and /or document files.
Enabling
Activity
List and link the web resources
for your learning activity(ies) here. Also link supplementary materials
such as PDF files and /or document files.
Oceanside High School Library Search Engine List
Culminating
Activity
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for your culminating activity here. Also link supplementary materials such
as PDF files and /or document files.
Extention
Activity
After writing the research
paper, students will do an oral presentation about their animal. This project
is using an excerpt from the 7th and 8th grade California Speaking and
Listening Standards 1.0.
To access the complete description of 7th Grade Standard 1.0, and 8th Grade
Standard 1.0.use this linkca
stand listening and speakingto
access the complete list of 7th and 8th grade California Speaking and Listening
Standards 1.0 and 2.0.
School Name
(link to your school's homepage if you have one.)
School
Location
Your Name
and e-mail address:
Karen E. Johnson, kejcats@excite.com
Last Revised:
06/30/2000 (insert and update last revision date every time you
work on this page.)