Students use descriptive language arts skills and begin research skills. Use of computer skills in writing and editing. The pictures drawn of the Beanie Baby, should be authentic to Beanie Baby in color and detail. Color picture completely and outline in black.
Information is written in paragraph form and first edited by partner.
First paragraph on animal research Second paragraph on Beanie Baby including birth date and description. Paragraphs are typed and spell check is used. First print-out is edited by teacher. Students make corrections on computer and make print-out number 2. Second print-out sent home for sharing and editing with a parent.