Animal adaptation essay info

Here is the structure outline we talked about today for the second essay.

The topic is 'Explain the concept of animal adaption.' 

Introduction

- define adaptation*

- Include a sentence that says what you will be writing about and leads on to your paragraphs.

Paragraphs 1 - 3

- In each paragraph, choose an animal, identify its adaptations and how it is suited to its environment.

Conclusion

- Summarise what you have said.

- Mention the essay topic again.

*Definition

Here's an example of how to explain animal adaptation. Try to put it into your own words if possible:

Adaptation is the process by which animals change over time to become more suited to their environments. This change happens over many generations.

Ideas for animals to write about:

- giant tortoises - shell shape

- marine iguanas - swimming/eating seaweed

- finches - beak size

- tigers - stripes

- moths - colour
- cormorant - wing size
- booby - air sac for diving
- beetle - shortened wings
- or research any other animal you like

Remember to proofread!