Second grade students read “A Walk in the Desert” by Caroline Arnold. This is a selection from the expository nonfiction genre. They used the Super 3 Research Model to locate, gather and use information about different animals of the desert to create a slide show.

1. Animals of the Desert Ms. Hill’s Class 2009-2010

2. Aliek and Cesar Ms. Hill September 2009 Short-horned Lizard

8. Luke and Will Ms. Hill September 2009 Desert Tortoise

14. Christian and Joel Ms. Hill September 2009 Bandicoot

20. Dakota and Filipo Hill September ROAD RUNNER

26. Joshua and Andy Ms. Hill September 2009 Coyote

32. Meredith and Karla Ms. Hill September 2009 Fennec Fox

38. Mackenzie, Emmalee, Alexa Ms. Hill September 2009 Gila Monster

44. Makayla and Shamya Ms. Hill September 2009 Kangaroo Rat

46. Predators Rattlesnakes eat kangaroo rats. They go under the sand to hide to protect themselves.

50. Tamia and Michael Ms. Hill September 2009 Small Kit Fox