ECR- Starfish

Make your plan in 5 minutes- Write it below in the space provided.

1. Look for keywords

2. What is it asking

3. list 2 details

4. Find evidence for each part

Read the article “Starfish.” Based on the information in the article, write a response to the following:

Explain how it is beneficial for starfish to have their eyes at the ends of their arms.

Write a well-organized informational essay that uses specific evidence from the article to support your answer.

Remember to —

• clearly state your central idea

• organize your writing

• develop your ideas in detail

• use evidence from the selection in your response

• use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar

Manage your time carefully so that you can —

• review the selection

• plan your response

• write your response

• revise and edit your response

Record your answer in the box provided.

Type your draft in 15 minutes.

Read the article “Starfish.” Based on the information in the article, write a response to the following:

Explain how it is beneficial for starfish to have their eyes at the ends of their arms.

Write a well-organized informational essay that uses specific evidence from the article to support your answer.

Remember to —

• clearly state your central idea

• organize your writing

• develop your ideas in detail

• use evidence from the selection in your response

• use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar

Manage your time carefully so that you can —

• review the selection

• plan your response

• write your response

• revise and edit your response

Record your answer in the box provided.