Animal Research Magazine

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Endangered Animal
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Endangered Animal: __________________________________________

Describing: to give characteristics

Way to Describe
Color

Size

Location

Verb

Appearance

Word(s)

Picture

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Magazine Cover Page

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Title: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Tagline: (A short sentence that grabs the readers interest)
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Short Phrases: (These are two or three word phrases that help describe special or unique
characteristics of your animal. A separate phrase should be written to describe your
animals Location, Movement (verb), and two Appearance characteristics).
Note: 2 Phrases must be written as complete sentences!
Location Phrase:
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Movement (Verb) Phrase:
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Appearance Phrase:
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Appearance Phrase:
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Habitat and Location

(Land/Water, Climate, Geography)
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Appearance
(Coat, Height, Weight, Body Parts)
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Nutrients/Food
(Predator vs. Scavenger)
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Why Endangered?
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Glossary
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Definition
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Animal Research Magazine

Check List
Cover
Title and Catch phrase
At least 4 descriptive words (KEY WORDS)
2 within complete sentences
Picture of chosen animal (at least one)
Author names

Table of Contents

Writing Piece (Authors Choice)

Includes a heading
Optional 2-3 Key Words (for Glossary)

2 4 Text Features
Caption (with picture)
Diagram
Chart (graph, table)
Map
Timeline
Textbox/Sidebar (Quick/Fun Facts?)

Glossary
2 5 words and definitions
At least 2 from the front cover
Remaining from front cover and/or writing piece

Endangered Species List

Giant Panda

Leatherback Sea Turtle

Mountain Gorilla

Black Rhinoceros

Blue Whale

Snow Leopard

Siberian Tiger

Sea Otter

Florida Panther

Snow Leopard

California Condor

Giant Ibis

Albatross

Electric Blue Gecko

Painted Frog

North American Bison