This document provides instructions for a rainforest animal report assignment. Students must choose an animal that lives in the rainforest, research it using various sources, and write a 1-2 paragraph description. They must also include an original drawing of the animal and present the report in a folder with a title page and bibliography. The assignment will be shared in class, so students should become experts on their chosen animals. Completing all requirements neatly and demonstrating knowledge will result in the highest grade. Parents are asked to proofread students' work before submission.

1. Name: ___________________ # ____ Date: ________________
Rainforest Animal Report
Due: October 1, 2010
Assignment Explanation Check Off
Any type of animal will work
great. Consider animals that
1. Choose an animal that
aren’t well known like the
lives in the rainforest.
anteater, the sloth, or the
puma.
Visit the city library, read
books, read science
2. Research your animal.
magazines, watch a DVD,
look on the internet.
3. Write one to two
Information to include:
paragraphs of information.
description of your animal,
You may handwrite it very
where you can find them in
neatly in ink or type it on the
the rainforest, and their diet.
computer.
4. Include an original Use color and add detail to
drawing of your animal in its your picture. I like your
natural habitat. artwork the best!
Decorate the folder in the
6. Present your report in a theme of the report and
folder. include the title and your
name.
When the cover is opened,
this page will show the title,
7. Include a title page.
your name, grade, school,
and date.
List some of the resources
you used to research your
8. Include a bibliography.
report. Put this page at the
back of your report.
(Over Please)

2. All reports will be shared in class, so make sure that you are an expert on your
animal! You may make a poster to use with your presentation if you want, but it
is not required.
Neatness, quality of information, creative presentation, knowledge of written
material, and all requirements completed = A
Please look over your child’s work before turning it in to check for spelling errors
and neatness.
If you have questions please ask!