There are 14 different mini-lessons that engage your students in using the writing process to use research skills to write a non-fiction report about an animal of their choice.

This file includes:

* Unique and creative ways to engage your students in a traditionally “boring” writing genre

*Creative way to celebrate and publish papers: Animal expert extravaganza (which will knock the socks off of your administration!)

*Colorful, student friendly anchor charts that clearly state the mini lesson and learning target

*A cooperative group learning project, which motivates and teaches your animal experts how to complete their own paper independently

*A bulletin board idea for how to display the writing process and the status of the class

*Student worksheets and resources which correlate directly with the 14 mini lessons and learning targets