Original PromptMake a chart-like graphic organizer to plan writing about an invasive species. Make the first column the animal name (zebra mussels pg.95-97, feral pig pg. 98-100, brown tree snake pg. 101-103, kudzu pg. 104-106) Make the page numbers another column right next to the name of the species. Make the third column where did this species come from? Make the fourth column how did they travel to a new area, make the fifth column where did they travel to? Make the fifth column how did they impact their e...
This resource is designed to help students organize research data about various invasive species, including the Zebra Mussel, Feral Pig, Brown Tree Snake, and Kudzu Plant. It guides students to investigate the origin, travel methods, and environmental impacts of these species. Students will complete a structured graphic organizer to detail where each species came from, how they traveled, where they ended up, and their environmental consequences. There is an opportunity for advanced inquiry, encouraging students to analyze core issues, root causes, and propose solutions based on key evidence. Additionally, the resource includes prompts for writing an informative paragraph about a chosen invasive species and a checklist to assist in metacognitive reflection on their writing and research skills.