Category: Animals

Easy-to-use, step-by-step, print-and-go guide for students to use as they learn to write a 5-paragraph essay! This nature-themed resource has a local bird focus and guides students as they research, observe and write about one bird species that lives in their local area.

This 3-page resource outlines paragraph by paragraph what to include and gives space for students to write detailed notes.

What will students learn and observe about a bird species before they begin writing?
– where the bird geographically lives
– habitat(s) where they are most likely found
– physical characteristics (coloring, markings, size, bill, feet)
– diet (herbivore, carnivore, omnivore) and where/how they find/gather their food
– predators and self-protection
– interesting facts

Plus, this guide will encourage students to reflect on what they have learned.

Once completed, students will be able to take the guide and their notes and write amazing 5-paragraph essays!

Use once as one assignment for one bird of their choice or use again and again to create an entire collection of essays on local birds. Regardless of where you live, these pages will have students observing and learning about local birds.