We turned from the blue jay (seed eater) to a focus on birds of prey- specifically owls. Watching short clips of eagles, owls and hawks in action helps us see the power and speed they use for hunting. Using a packet of nonfiction information and several owl books, students filled out a graphic organizer and again practiced taking notes. Their note-taking skills are improving! We gathered information about the physical features of owls, their nesting and eating habits, and where they live. Then we taught students how to write a report from their notes. This involved taking a phrase and turning it into a meaningful sentence. Next students had to edit and revise their rough drafts and do a final copy. Another requirement was a careful owl illustration. Our projects are looking great! Second graders have learned that using a mentor picture or a step-by-step drawing guide can help you create a quality illustration.
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| Using owl guide to help us with careful drawings |
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| Working on final drafts of our reports |
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| Final project of snowy owl |
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| Creating the cover for owl reports |
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| Report on the snowy owl |
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| Owl report cover |
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| Inside of an owl report |
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