Output format:
If I were a _______________________, I’d have many adaptations. My first
adaptation is _______________. This adaptation… (Describe what your adaptation is.
The sheet you glued in for input should describe it!) This adaptation would be helpful in
my everyday life because… (How would you use this adaptation? Are there any
negative effects of this adaptation as a human?)
Keep going and writing about each of your adaptations. Remember, each adaptation
will be its own paragraph!
Mrs. Levy’s output Example:
If I were an Atoo-flam-peacock, I’d have many adaptations. My first adaptation is a palm
cockatoo crest. This adaptation helps me communicate because if I raise my crest it signals that I’m a
friend. This would be helpful in my everday life because I could go around with a raised crest all the
time so people know I’m friendly. However, if I’m having a bad day and don’t feel like being social I
could have my crest down so other people know to stay away from me.
My second adaptation is Chilean flamingo wings. My wings are used to attract the attention of
other birds. This adaptation would be helpful in my everyday life because ….
My last adaptation is a Peacock tail. Each of the feathers on my tail has what looks like an eye
on it. This scares away some animals that may want to eat me. This adaptation would be helpful in my
everyday life because…