This warm-up activity helps you practice research skills and organize your ideas clearly. You will choose any animal, find one interesting fact, and explain why you picked it. This exercise supports reading, writing, and basic research strategies you’ll use all year.
Your Task:
Write 4–5 complete sentences that:
- Name the animal you chose.
- Share one interesting fact about it.
- Explain why the fact stood out to you.
- Describe why you decided to choose this animal.
- Check your spelling and clarity before posting.
When you finish writing, post your response in the comments section.
Research Templates to Help You Get Started
Use one of these to guide your thinking:
- Template A:
I chose the ___ because ___. One interesting fact I learned is ___. This fact stood out to me because ___. I wanted to research this animal because ___. - Template B:
The animal I picked is ___. I discovered that ___. I think this is interesting because ___. I chose this animal because ___. - Template C:
My animal is ___. One fact about it is ___. This caught my attention because ___. I selected this animal because ___.
Tips for Strong Research Writing
- Use reliable sources meant for students.
- Read slowly to make sure you understand the information.
- Choose a fact that you can clearly explain.
- Write in complete sentences.
- Keep your answer focused and organized.
This warm-up builds research confidence one small step at a time. Post your 4–5 sentences when you’re ready.
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