Finished Work!
Click on the name of the endangered or threatened animal that your classmates wrote about. As you explore each book, think of one glow (something they did well) and one grow (something they could fix up or make better). We will share these with each other. Remember to be a considerate critic and give good feedback!
Endangered and Threatened Animals and Insects of Wisconsin
Use the information below to learn more about the different animals and insects that are endangered and threatened in Wisconsin. At the end of writing time, you will choose one animal to write your explanatory essay about. Have a few options in mind in case someone chooses your first choice.
Thinking about the animal you will write about....
You might not know the answers to these questions right now but by the end of the week you should so you can include this information in your writing.
Thinking about the animal you will write about....
- What animal in the wild do you find interesting? What is this animal’s habitat? What foods does it eat? How does it care for its young?
- Have people affected this animal’s habitat? Have people affected the life or survival of this animal?
- How can animals help people? What special jobs can they do for people?
You might not know the answers to these questions right now but by the end of the week you should so you can include this information in your writing.
Fact Sheets
Click the name of your species to view the fact sheet.