Duck Nest Species Identification
School: Kettle Falls Elementary
City/State: Kettle Falls, WA
Grade(s): 2
Format(s): Essay
Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science and Technology
Type(s): Informative/Explanatory
Writing Assignment Description
Second-grade students at Kettle Falls Elementary in Kettle Falls, Washington responded to a writing prompt as part of an expedition on nesting box activity.
The prompt for this piece was: "Ducks Unlimited would like you, an ornithologist, to give them some information about our nesting boxes. As a scientist, you have used evidence and research to analyze the nesting box contents. Write your opinion explaining who you think used the nesting box, and support your opinion with evidence and research."
How This Writing Can Be Useful
- Good example of content-rich writing and use of academic language
- Facts build on one another to provide a satisfying conclusion
Common Core State Standards
| Standard | Long Term Learning Target |
|---|---|
| W.2.1 |
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