Red Crowned Cranes - Information Report

Information Report Writing Frame - Animal

Purpose:	LI - To write an information report that informs the reader about a XXX.
TITLE Remember the title of your information report needs to let the reader know your topic	Red Crowned Cranes
INTRODUCTION What is the information report about? Is your animal known by another name (for example, the scientific name)? What is an interesting fact about your topic?	Red Crowned Cranes are a type of bird. They are tall birds that grow up to 150 cm. The scientific name for Red Crowned Cranes is Grus japonensis. The Red Crowned Cranes are known to be the heaviest species of cranes in the world. Another name for Red Crowned Cranes is Japanese Cranes.
DESCRIPTION Paragraph 1 Appearance 2-3 sentences about what your animal looks like. Try to include an interesting fact.	Appearance Red Crowned Cranes look different from other species of crane. Japanese cranes have white body feathers. They are called red crowned cranes for their red feathers on top of their heads. They have long black beaks, black legs, neck and bottom.
DESCRIPTION Paragraph 2 Diet 2-3 sentences about what your animal eats. Try to include brackets () to explain something in greater detail.	Diet Red Crowned Cranes eat a variety of food. They eat insects, seeds, small fish, frogs and leaves. As well as reeds, grass, corn and waste grains. They find most of their food in the  wetlands.
DESCRIPTION Paragraph 3 Habitat 2-3 sentences about where your animal lives. Try to include a rhetorical question to make your reader think.	Habitat Red Crowned cranes are mostly found in the Asian continent. Most of them live in Russia, China, Japan and Mongolia. You can find some cranes in Africa, but it is very rare for Red crowned cranes to live there. They are mostly found in marshlands and wetlands.
DESCRIPTION Paragraph 4 Other (Your choice) 2-3 sentences that tell some of the interesting facts you have found out about. Beginning one sentence with a hook is your challenge here.	Predators Many Cranes are at risk of extinction. The dangers that face Red crowned cranes are foxes, wolves, large birds (golden eagles), bird of prey and raccoons.
CONCLUSION: A sentence that ends your report with one of your most interesting facts	When breeding Japanese Cranes normally lay two eggs, but only one survives to adulthood. They are mostly well known for their beautiful dancing.