This hands-on research project features a print-and-go trifold brochure, and two styles of informational text where students can find all the needed content for the project. The 3-2-1 note-taking method is incorporated to teach kids how to use the text to find their information. Includes labeled elephant diagrams and blank student copies for them to create an original illustration. Vocabulary key terms are practiced in two different puzzle formats, offering varied difficulty levels and a fun approach. The puzzle comes with a storage pocket that attaches to the brochure to store the pieces. Also included is a "Mammal or Not a Mammal" anchor chart.

This project makes a great addition to any interactive notebook and comes with a brochure storage pocket--super easy to use.

Vocabulary Key Terms Featured:

herbivores, tusk, dust bath, endangered species, extinct, diurnal, trunk, poaching

This Lesson Includes:

Elephant Thought Web Pre-Reading Activity

Informational Text, Paragraph Format, Color Or Black And White Versions

Informational Text Newspaper Heading Format

“3-2-1” Note-taking Worksheet

Key Word Vocabulary Puzzle Pocket—Answers Filled In

Key Word Vocabulary Puzzle Pocket—Blank Copy Advanced Level

Key Word Puzzle Pocket Storage Cover to Attach to Brochure

Trifold Brochure, Color or Black And White Version

Labeled Elephant Diagram Color or B/W Versions, With Blank Student Copy

Free-hand Illustration Elephant Diagram Worksheet

Interactive Notebook Brochure Storage Pocket

Mammal Anchor Chart, Color or B/W Versions

Student Work Examples

Detailed Suggestions for Classroom Use

Also Available in a Bundle Set!
Loggerhead Sea Turtles, Elephants, Atlantic Puffins, Kangaroos, Bats, and Polar Bears Research Brochure Projects, Using Informational Text

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Tags: research project, internet use, safe internet, Elephant and Piggie, Mo Willems, mammals, African animals, informational text, note-taking skills, illustration, diagramming, animal conservation, stop pollution, Earth Day, lap book, non-fiction