Note-Taking & Paraphrasing

~Creature Feature~
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  Step 1:  Watch a demonstration on note-taking.  Complete one of the examples with the teacher altogether.

Fact Frenzy:  Read, Write, Think
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Step 2:  Get in groups of 2 to read about one of the animals below, the National Geographic's Creature Feature.

Lions

Cheetahs

Coyotes

Polar Bears
 

Other Themes to Research

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Step 3:  Take Notes about the animal you choose.

2-Column Note-Taking Sheet

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Step 4:  Be prepared to share the information with the class. This will be a short summary of the facts learned from reading about the animal chosen.

If the group finishes early:  Try one on your own.

Creature Feature

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