Activity Overview
In this activity students will compare and contrast three possible pets and identify the pros and cons of each one. This example compares: dogs, small birds, and monkeys.
Dogs | Dogs require great effort, time, and money; there are many rewards to having a dog, but owner must be responsible and serious about owning one. |
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Birds | Birds are a good first pet; they are small, like to cuddle, and are cheaper than dogs, but they do require time for play and cleaning. |
Monkeys | Birds are dangerous and very expensive; they may carry diseases and are often taken illegally from the wild. |
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Write the animals in the headings.
- Write the pros and cons of having these animals as pets in the descriptions.
- Illustrate each description using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
- Save and Exit
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
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Similarities | Student identifies and explains many of the similarities between the two. | Student identifies and explains some of the similarities between the two. | Student identifies and explains few of the similarities between the two. |
Differences | Student identifies and explains many of the differences between the two. | Student identifies and explains some of the differences between the two. | Student identifies and explains few of the differences between the two. |
Images | Images are clear and creative. | Most images are easy to understand, but at least two images do not fit. | Images are not easy to understand. |
Spelling and Grammar | Student makes few errors. | Student makes two or three errors in spelling and grammar. | Student makes multiple errors in spelling and grammar. |
Activity Overview
In this activity students will compare and contrast three possible pets and identify the pros and cons of each one. This example compares: dogs, small birds, and monkeys.
Dogs | Dogs require great effort, time, and money; there are many rewards to having a dog, but owner must be responsible and serious about owning one. |
---|---|
Birds | Birds are a good first pet; they are small, like to cuddle, and are cheaper than dogs, but they do require time for play and cleaning. |
Monkeys | Birds are dangerous and very expensive; they may carry diseases and are often taken illegally from the wild. |
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Write the animals in the headings.
- Write the pros and cons of having these animals as pets in the descriptions.
- Illustrate each description using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
- Save and Exit
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
---|---|---|---|
Similarities | Student identifies and explains many of the similarities between the two. | Student identifies and explains some of the similarities between the two. | Student identifies and explains few of the similarities between the two. |
Differences | Student identifies and explains many of the differences between the two. | Student identifies and explains some of the differences between the two. | Student identifies and explains few of the differences between the two. |
Images | Images are clear and creative. | Most images are easy to understand, but at least two images do not fit. | Images are not easy to understand. |
Spelling and Grammar | Student makes few errors. | Student makes two or three errors in spelling and grammar. | Student makes multiple errors in spelling and grammar. |
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