3. Click on the boxes to match each source with the idea or ideas that it supports. Some
IDEAS SOURCE 1 SOURCE 2 SOURCE 3
special features which help them
where they are protected from
the weather and are safe and
comfortable
Part 2
4. Which source would most likely be the most helpful in understanding how plants and
Explain why this source is most likely the most helpful. Use two details from the
source to support your explanation.
your writing. You may use your notes and go back to the sources. Now read your
assignment and the information about how your writing will be scored, and then
begin your work.
Your Assignment
Your teacher wants each student to write an informational article that will be
displayed with your science fair project. You decide to write about animals and where
surroundings. Choose the most important information from more than one source
to support your main idea. Then, write an informational article about your main idea
idea with details from the sources. Use your own words except when quoting directly
the sources.
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