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Research Paper Assignment:
1. Select an endangered animal.
2. Collect research material and evidence.
3. Use the writing process to create your informative essay.
4. Write a 5 paragraph informative essay.
5. One paragraph must be about ways to protect the endangered animal.
6. We will work on this in class, often.
7. Due date for informative essay and materials TBD.
1. Select an endangered animal.
2. Collect research material and evidence.
3. Use the writing process to create your informative essay.
4. Write a 5 paragraph informative essay.
5. One paragraph must be about ways to protect the endangered animal.
6. We will work on this in class, often.
7. Due date for informative essay and materials TBD.
Elephants Forever By Sally Student
Can we prevent the extinction of elephants with education and involvement? The elephant is the largest land mammal on earth, lives in Africa and Asia, and is hunted ruthlessly for its ivory tusks. Elephants are grand!
First, the elephant is the largest animal on land. The elephant is a four-legged animal. It has a short tail but two white tusks. Its trunk is long. It is able to pick up the smallest coin with the help of its trunk. His eyes are small but ears are big like fans. It is a very useful animal. It has religious importance. People think it is a sign of happiness and welfare. In olden days, the elephant was used in war and battles. They were used to carry heavy guns and war materials. Many famous wars were fought with the help of elephants. The kings were fond of elephant riding. They were used in royal processions. Assam and Kerala are famous for their elephants. Furthermore, the African elephant elephants like to eat straw, twigs, fruit and sugarcane – pounds and pounds of food. “Elephants may spend 12-18 hours a day feeding. Since elephants are so large, they require an enormous amount of food. Adult elephants can eat between 200 -600 pounds of food a day. As herbivores, elephants consume grasses, tree foliage, bard, twigs, and other vegetation daily. Elephants can also drink up to 50 gallons of water a day – about as much as a standard bath tub holds.” That’s a lot of water and food!
Additionally, elephant habitats include the plains of Africa and Asia. “Elephants are able to survive in a variety of different locations because of the huge variety of food sources that they consume. Many people assume that elephants that are in the wild only live in the grasslands. While that is one of their main habitats, they can also be found in the desert of the Savannah, forest areas, where there are swamps, and everything in between.” Elephants needs a lot of space to live. Most elephants today live in National Parks. Living in National Parks, elephants get the space they need to survive, and hopefully thrive. With this in mind, the only enemy of the elephant is the human being. There are no natural enemies of the elephant. However, the sick and baby elephants are hunted by lions and crocodiles.
“It is no secret that they have been hunted for decades for their ivory tusks. With the weapons that humans have today the animals are simply no match for it.” Humans are deadly enemies to the elephant. Tusks are used to make the costly decoration pieces. They are called ivory pieces. “When most people think of elephants, they picture the large tusks. African elephants have long tusks, which are actually teeth. Sadly, people hunt elephants for those teeth. “In the end, one reason these giants of the animal kingdom are threatened is because people want to collect their tusks.” Do we want to lose these grand beasts? Trade restriction on ivory help poaching practices, but the black market demand is still outrageously high. People will pay large amounts of money for ivory pieces. This drives demand up, and elephants are killed. Moreover, “Humans also are predators of the land where elephants live. They wish to use that land for their own needs including homes, businesses, and clearing them out to make money from selling what is found there. This type of industry might make money for these people but at the price of the future for the elephants that are left with nowhere to go for the food and water they thrive on for survival” The love of owning land, building housing, and population growth of humans allows the clearing of elephant habitat. The forces the elephant out!
In conclusion, the elephant is the largest land mammal on earth that eats a lots of food, lives in Africa and Asia, and is hunted ruthlessly for its ivory tusks. Can we prevent the extinction of elephants with education and involvement? There are organizations dedicated to the protection of elephants. “In addition, you can help provide captive elephants with the best possible life. Encourage zoos to create environments similar to African elephant’s native habitat.” Many are committed to saving the elephant! Elephants forever.
Resources:
http://www.animalfactguide.com/2016/08/world-elephant-day-2/
http://www.elephanttag.org/general/general_social.html
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/unforgettable-elephants-echos-family-tree/4488/
http://www.preservearticles.com/2011082812067/192-words-essay-for-kids-on-the-elephant.html
http://kids.sandiegozoo.org/animals/mammals/african-elephant
http://www.elephant-world.com/elephant-habitat/
Can we prevent the extinction of elephants with education and involvement? The elephant is the largest land mammal on earth, lives in Africa and Asia, and is hunted ruthlessly for its ivory tusks. Elephants are grand!
First, the elephant is the largest animal on land. The elephant is a four-legged animal. It has a short tail but two white tusks. Its trunk is long. It is able to pick up the smallest coin with the help of its trunk. His eyes are small but ears are big like fans. It is a very useful animal. It has religious importance. People think it is a sign of happiness and welfare. In olden days, the elephant was used in war and battles. They were used to carry heavy guns and war materials. Many famous wars were fought with the help of elephants. The kings were fond of elephant riding. They were used in royal processions. Assam and Kerala are famous for their elephants. Furthermore, the African elephant elephants like to eat straw, twigs, fruit and sugarcane – pounds and pounds of food. “Elephants may spend 12-18 hours a day feeding. Since elephants are so large, they require an enormous amount of food. Adult elephants can eat between 200 -600 pounds of food a day. As herbivores, elephants consume grasses, tree foliage, bard, twigs, and other vegetation daily. Elephants can also drink up to 50 gallons of water a day – about as much as a standard bath tub holds.” That’s a lot of water and food!
Additionally, elephant habitats include the plains of Africa and Asia. “Elephants are able to survive in a variety of different locations because of the huge variety of food sources that they consume. Many people assume that elephants that are in the wild only live in the grasslands. While that is one of their main habitats, they can also be found in the desert of the Savannah, forest areas, where there are swamps, and everything in between.” Elephants needs a lot of space to live. Most elephants today live in National Parks. Living in National Parks, elephants get the space they need to survive, and hopefully thrive. With this in mind, the only enemy of the elephant is the human being. There are no natural enemies of the elephant. However, the sick and baby elephants are hunted by lions and crocodiles.
“It is no secret that they have been hunted for decades for their ivory tusks. With the weapons that humans have today the animals are simply no match for it.” Humans are deadly enemies to the elephant. Tusks are used to make the costly decoration pieces. They are called ivory pieces. “When most people think of elephants, they picture the large tusks. African elephants have long tusks, which are actually teeth. Sadly, people hunt elephants for those teeth. “In the end, one reason these giants of the animal kingdom are threatened is because people want to collect their tusks.” Do we want to lose these grand beasts? Trade restriction on ivory help poaching practices, but the black market demand is still outrageously high. People will pay large amounts of money for ivory pieces. This drives demand up, and elephants are killed. Moreover, “Humans also are predators of the land where elephants live. They wish to use that land for their own needs including homes, businesses, and clearing them out to make money from selling what is found there. This type of industry might make money for these people but at the price of the future for the elephants that are left with nowhere to go for the food and water they thrive on for survival” The love of owning land, building housing, and population growth of humans allows the clearing of elephant habitat. The forces the elephant out!
In conclusion, the elephant is the largest land mammal on earth that eats a lots of food, lives in Africa and Asia, and is hunted ruthlessly for its ivory tusks. Can we prevent the extinction of elephants with education and involvement? There are organizations dedicated to the protection of elephants. “In addition, you can help provide captive elephants with the best possible life. Encourage zoos to create environments similar to African elephant’s native habitat.” Many are committed to saving the elephant! Elephants forever.
Resources:
http://www.animalfactguide.com/2016/08/world-elephant-day-2/
http://www.elephanttag.org/general/general_social.html
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/unforgettable-elephants-echos-family-tree/4488/
http://www.preservearticles.com/2011082812067/192-words-essay-for-kids-on-the-elephant.html
http://kids.sandiegozoo.org/animals/mammals/african-elephant
http://www.elephant-world.com/elephant-habitat/
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SAMPLE CATS ARE THE BEST PET ESSAY.
The essay below demonstrates the principles of writing a basic essay. The different parts of the essay have been labeled. The thesis statement is in bold, the topic sentences are in italics, and each main point is underlined. When you write your own essay, of course, you will not need to mark these parts of the essay unless your teacher has asked you to do so. They are marked here just so that you can more easily identify them.
"A dog is man's best friend." That common saying may contain some truth, but dogs are not the only animal friend whose companionship people enjoy. For many people, a cat is their best friend. Despite what dog lovers may believe, cats make excellent housepets.
In the first place, people enjoy the companionship of cats. Many cats are affectionate.They will snuggle up and ask to be petted, or scratched under the chin. Who can resist a purring cat? If they're not feeling affectionate, cats are generally quite playful. They love to chase balls and feathers, or just about anything dangling from a string. They especially enjoy playing when their owners are participating in the game. Contrary to popular opinion, cats can be trained. Using rewards and punishments, just like with a dog, a cat can be trained to avoid unwanted behavior or perform tricks. Cats will even fetch!
In the second place, cats are civilized members of the household. Unlike dogs, cats do not bark or make other loud noises. Most cats don't even meow very often. They generally lead a quiet existence. Cats also don't often have "accidents." Mother cats train their kittens to use the litter box, and most cats will use it without fail from that time on. Even stray cats usually understand the concept when shown the box and will use it regularly. Cats do have claws, and owners must make provision for this. A tall scratching post in a favorite cat area of the house will often keep the cat content to leave the furniture alone. As a last resort, of course, cats can be declawed.
Lastly, one of the most attractive features of cats as housepets is their ease of care.Cats do not have to be walked. They get plenty of exercise in the house as they play, and they do their business in the litter box. Cleaning a litter box is a quick, painless procedure. Cats also take care of their own grooming. Bathing a cat is almost never necessary because under ordinary circumstances cats clean themselves. Cats are more particular about personal cleanliness than people are. In addition, cats can be left home alone for a few hours without fear. Unlike some pets, most cats will not destroy the furnishings when left alone. They are content to go about their usual activities until their owners return.
Cats are low maintenance, civilized companions. People who have small living quarters or less time for pet care should appreciate these characteristics of cats. However, many people who have plenty of space and time still opt to have a cat because they love the cat personality. In many ways, cats are the ideal house pet.
http://www.menifeeusd.org/res/page&mode=view&ID=20487&gcdID=206
The essay below demonstrates the principles of writing a basic essay. The different parts of the essay have been labeled. The thesis statement is in bold, the topic sentences are in italics, and each main point is underlined. When you write your own essay, of course, you will not need to mark these parts of the essay unless your teacher has asked you to do so. They are marked here just so that you can more easily identify them.
"A dog is man's best friend." That common saying may contain some truth, but dogs are not the only animal friend whose companionship people enjoy. For many people, a cat is their best friend. Despite what dog lovers may believe, cats make excellent housepets.
In the first place, people enjoy the companionship of cats. Many cats are affectionate.They will snuggle up and ask to be petted, or scratched under the chin. Who can resist a purring cat? If they're not feeling affectionate, cats are generally quite playful. They love to chase balls and feathers, or just about anything dangling from a string. They especially enjoy playing when their owners are participating in the game. Contrary to popular opinion, cats can be trained. Using rewards and punishments, just like with a dog, a cat can be trained to avoid unwanted behavior or perform tricks. Cats will even fetch!
In the second place, cats are civilized members of the household. Unlike dogs, cats do not bark or make other loud noises. Most cats don't even meow very often. They generally lead a quiet existence. Cats also don't often have "accidents." Mother cats train their kittens to use the litter box, and most cats will use it without fail from that time on. Even stray cats usually understand the concept when shown the box and will use it regularly. Cats do have claws, and owners must make provision for this. A tall scratching post in a favorite cat area of the house will often keep the cat content to leave the furniture alone. As a last resort, of course, cats can be declawed.
Lastly, one of the most attractive features of cats as housepets is their ease of care.Cats do not have to be walked. They get plenty of exercise in the house as they play, and they do their business in the litter box. Cleaning a litter box is a quick, painless procedure. Cats also take care of their own grooming. Bathing a cat is almost never necessary because under ordinary circumstances cats clean themselves. Cats are more particular about personal cleanliness than people are. In addition, cats can be left home alone for a few hours without fear. Unlike some pets, most cats will not destroy the furnishings when left alone. They are content to go about their usual activities until their owners return.
Cats are low maintenance, civilized companions. People who have small living quarters or less time for pet care should appreciate these characteristics of cats. However, many people who have plenty of space and time still opt to have a cat because they love the cat personality. In many ways, cats are the ideal house pet.
http://www.menifeeusd.org/res/page&mode=view&ID=20487&gcdID=206