Animals Narrative Task

A zookeeper recently visited your school to explain about some of the different animals he works with on a daily basis. While he was there, your teacher realized how much you and your friends were really enjoying learning about different animals. Your teacher gives you four short informational passages to read and learn more about the animals.

After you have reviewed these sources, you will answer some questions. Briefly scan the sources and the three questions that follow. Then, go back and read the sources carefully so you will have the information you will need to answer the questions and complete your research. You may use scratch paper to take notes.

In Part 2, you will write a narrative paper using the information you have read.

PART 2

Animal Narrative Task

You will now review your notes and sources, and plan, draft, revise, and edit your writing. You may use your notes and go back to the sources. Now read your assignment and the information about how your writing will be scored; then begin your work.

Your Assignment:

Your class is creating a book about animals that will be published on your teacher’s website. She asks each of you to write a different story. You choose to write a story about what happens when during your summer vacation, you come across two of the animals you read of in the passages.

Her website will be read by parents, teachers, and other students. You should use information from multiple sources to write your story. In your story, describe what happens when you encounter the animals. When writing your story, find ways to use information and details from the sources to improve your story. Make sure you develop your character(s), the setting, and the plot, using details, dialogue, and description.

REMEMBER: A well-written story:

• Has a clear plot and clear sequence of events
• Is well-organized and has point of view
• Uses details from multiple sources to support your story
• Uses clear language
• Follows rules of writing (spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage)

Now, begin your work on your narrative story. Manage your time carefully so that you can

1. Plan your story
2. Write your story.
3. Revise and edit the final draft of your story.

Word-processing tools and spell check are available to you.

For Part 2, you are being asked to write an narrative story that is several paragraphs long. Type your response in the box below. The box will get bigger as you type.

Remember to check your notes and your prewriting/planning as you write and then revise and edit your narrative story.