ENGLISH 5

  Directions: Choose one from the following given topics, research on it, then write a five-sentence paragraph about it following the structure of an informational report.   Use a new sheet of paper. 1.       Planet 2.       Trees 3.       Pollution   Rubrics for the scoring   Criteria Indicators    Meets  Expectations   (5 points) Somewhat Meets  Expectations (3 points) Didn’t Meet  Expectations (1 point) Content The paragraph shows relevance to the given topic  Most parts of the paragraph   show relevance to the given topic   Most parts of the paragraph are not relate  to the given topic Organization The sentences show coherence and logical order Some sentences are somewhat not connec...

    What’s New Have you seen a turtle? Do you know why does a turtle has its hard shell? What is it for? Find out by reading the text below.                           Turtles Turtles are reptiles. They are cold-blooded, so they need sunlight to keep them warm and active. Turtles have a hard shell on their back. This protects them from their enemies. Some turtles even hide their heads inside their shells if they are being attacked! Turtles lay their eggs on land. Some turtles lay their eggs in sand, they leave the eggs to hatch on their own. When they hatch, the baby turtles scramble down into the water. They have to be quick so that they don’t get eaten by larger animals. Most turtles eat plants that grow in the water. Some turtles also like to eat meat. These turtles eat small insects, snails and worms. Many species of turtles are endangered, which means they are at risk of becoming...