To explain why grizzly and polar bears have different or similar qualities that help them adapt to their environments.

By describing how grizzly and polar bears are mammals and eat fish.

By comparing the size of the grizzly and polar bear to a human.

By explaining the differences between a grizzly and polar bear's weight and size.

to explain why the grizzly and polar bear are large animals.

to show where the grizzly bear and polar bear live.

to compare the size of a grizzly bear and polar bear to the size of a human.

to provide examples of different ways grizzly and polar bears travel.

Chronology

Description

Cause and effect

Compare and Contrast (comparison)

Polar bears have a lot of fur and fat to keep them warm in the freezing temperatures. Grizzly bears have longer claws that help them hunt for fish or dish in the dirt.

Grizzly and polar bears are mammals and weigh a lot. Polar bears can weigh more than 1,500 pounds and grizzly bears can weigh up to 900 pounds.

Grizzly bears and polar bears are very large animals that like to eat food.

Grizzly and polar bears have similar and different adaptations. They both have developed different features that can help them survive in their environments.