The Bronx Zoo Safari Poetry Contest

This week we will discuss this exciting contest. We are going to tie this into our Nonfiction unit by discussing how research and facts are necessary at times to write poetry. Hopefully we will hone our research skills, strengthen our poetic sides, and advocate the conservation of animals all at the same time!

Please feel free to brainstorm and discuss possible topics that would fit into one of the four contest categories:

Nature's Wonders and Surprises
Endangered Animals
Living with Nature
Predators and Prey

Finishing Touches

As we return to the Nonfiction unit, please make sure that you have your drafts and graphics handy for polishing and assembly. In the upcoming days we will:

• polish the endings to our children's books
• determine where the page breaks will be
• create storyboards in order to faciliate assembly
• edit and peer-edit work
• assemble the actual books

If you have any suggestions, comments, or questions as we go along please feel free to post them!