Second Grade
Brenda Rone, Susan Gentry, and Bridgett Niedringhaus Hazelwood School District
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•Second Grade, Show Me Standard CA 1 and 4 •The elements of Living Systems and communication skills are integrated in the activities.
•Refer to third grade MAP State Scoring Guide.
•We suggest that students keep a journal.
•It is critical for students to use writing skills to explain answers. When you see this symbol students should use their journals.
•If you would like to assess this activity, refer to the state scoring guide.
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Writing Activity
Directions Read the prompt in the box. Imagine that your class is taking a field trip to the zoo. You spot an animal you’ve never seen before. Write a description of this animal to a friend. You can include a picture with your writing. You can use the following prewriting sample, or the prewriting activity you usually use in your class to help you with your rough draft.
gills
lungs
number of legs
tail
Story Map
fur/hair scales skin feathers
Body coverings
Body parts
Meat-eater
shell
Diet
Plant-eater
Your animal
Size
Movement
hop
Color
bird
Family
fish
fly crawl walk swim slither
amphibian mammal
reptile
Directions Revise your draft. Reread your draft and think about the Writer’s Checklist below. Make sure each of these statements is true about your draft.
Final Copy
Writer’s Checklist My paper has a beginning, middle, and end. My paper stays on the topic. My paper has complete sentences. My paper includes correct punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and spelling.
If any of these statements are not true about your paper, make the needed changes on your draft before you write your final copy. End of Activity