Animal Shaped Book Report for January

Due Wednesday, 1/24/24

For the month of January, students will research an animal of their choice and present the facts about their animal on posterboard. The poster board should be cut out in the shape of the chosen animal. For example- if your child wants to research a lion- you would guide them in drawing the outline of a lion on poster board and color it to look like a lion. The facts of the animal should be written by your child on paper and glued on the poster board.

The reports should contain the following facts:

Introduce the animal:

1. What type of animal is it? Reptiles, mammals, amphibians, etc…
2. What are the features of the animal? Ex: Zebras have black and white stripes.
3. What is the size of the animal?

Animal Features:

1. What is the color and type of body covering? Example- Bird has feathers.
2. Does the animal have special features or body parts?

Animal Habitats:

1. What location does the animal come from/ live?
2. What type of habitat or biome does the animal have? Ex- desert, prairie, etc…
3. What type of home does it have? Ex- den, cave, underground-

Living Habits:

1. What are the eating and sleeping habits of the animal?
2. Does the animal hibernate or migrate? How does it move to keep safe?

Interesting facts about the animal:

1. What are some neat facts about the animal that you found most interesting? Choose five facts to put on your report about the animal.
2. Finally, why did you choose this animal? 

Please also list the books you used to research the animal on the back of the poster board. 

Please email me with any questions-

The report is due on Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024

With Gratitude,

The Third Grade Teachers