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Important Explorers Essay Research Guide
A research-essay project guide that walks students through researching and writing a 5-paragraph MLA-style informational essay about an important historical explorer.
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Lewis Carroll
Guides students through independent biographical research on Lewis Carroll and a structured 5-paragraph research-essay assignment (thesis-driven introduction, early-life paragraph, exploring Carroll’s most significant literary and poetic achievements, analyzing Carroll’s legacy and influence on children’s literature and poetry,…
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Mozart Research Organizer & Essay Assignment
A scaffolded research-essay project guiding secondary students through researching Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and writing a 5-paragraph research essay.
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Andy Warhol
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Andy Warhol (visual artist)
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Arthur Miller
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Arthur Miller (playwright)
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: J.R.R. Tolkien
Guides students through independent biographical research on J.R.R. Tolkien and a structured 5-paragraph research-essay assignment (thesis-driven introduction, early-life paragraph, exploring Tolkien’s most significant literary achievements, analyzing Tolkien’s legacy and influence on modern literature, conclusion, and works cited page).
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Influential Monarchs Essay Research Guide
Guide students through researching and writing a 5-paragraph, MLA-formatted research essay about an influential monarch, from subject selection through drafting, peer editing, and graded final submission.
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Martin Luther Research Organizer & Essay Assignment
Guide students through researching and writing a formatted 5-paragraph biographical research essay on Martin Luther, the Protestant reformer.
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Jason Reynolds
Guides students through independent biographical research on Jason Reynolds and a structured 5-paragraph research-essay assignment (thesis-driven introduction, early-life paragraph, exploring Reynolds’ most significant literary achievements, analyzing Reynolds’ legacy and influence on young adult literature, conclusion, and works cited…
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: J.K. Rowling
Guides students through independent biographical research on J.K. Rowling and a structured 5-paragraph research-essay assignment (thesis-driven introduction, early-life paragraph, exploring Rowling’s most significant literary achievements, analyzing Rowling’s legacy and influence on modern culture, conclusion, and works cited page).
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: James Joyce
Guides students through independent biographical research on James Joyce and a structured 5-paragraph research-essay assignment (thesis-driven introduction, early-life paragraph, exploring Joyce’s most significant literary achievements, analyzing Joyce’s legacy and influence on modern literature, conclusion, and works cited page).
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Self & peer review
Wishes and Stars Peer Publishing Writing Activity
A peer-feedback worksheet ('stars and wishes' protocol) used to give writing feedback focused on organization and craft before publishing.
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Leo Tolstoy
Guides students through independent biographical research on Leo Tolstoy and a structured 5-paragraph research-essay assignment (thesis-driven introduction, early-life paragraph, exploring Tolstoy’s most significant literary achievements, analyzing Tolstoy’s legacy and influence on modern literature, conclusion, and works cited page).
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Self & peer review
Wishes and Stars Peer Publishing Activity
A peer-feedback worksheet ('stars and wishes' protocol) used to give writing feedback focused on basic writing mechanics before publishing.
Writing units with assessment
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Mahatma Gandhi
Guides students through independent biographical research on Mahatma Gandhi and a structured 5-paragraph research-essay assignment (thesis-driven introduction, early-life paragraph, exploring Gandhi’s work for Indian independence and Civil Rights, analyzing Gandhi’s Civil Rights and cultural legacy, conclusion, and works cited page).
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: James Baldwin
Guides students through independent biographical research on James Baldwin and a structured 5-paragraph research-essay assignment (thesis-driven introduction, early-life paragraph, exploring Baldwin’s most renowned and well-known literary works, analyzing Baldwin’s influence on the history of Civil Rights, conclusion, and works cited…
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How to Write an Essay: Writing a Persuasive Essay
Cover title identifies this chapter slice as 'Writing a Persuasive Essay', part of the 'How to Write an Essay' 12-chapter workbook; front matter states the workbook is based on a five-step writing model for teaching essay composition and includes writing tasks to develop students' thinking skills and understanding.
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Agatha Christie
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Agatha Christie (author)
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How to Write an Essay: Writing an Informative Essay
Cover title identifies this chapter slice as 'Writing an Informative Essay', part of the 'How to Write an Essay' 12-chapter workbook; front matter states the workbook is based on a five-step writing model for teaching essay composition and includes writing tasks to develop students' thinking skills and understanding.
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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Alfred, Lord Tennyson (poet)
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How to Write an Essay: Drafting and Graphic Organizers
A chapter slice from a 'How to Write an Essay' workbook, based on a five-step writing model, that teaches students to draft essays using graphic organizers.
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Leaders of Colonial America Essay Research Guide
A scaffolded research-essay guide that walks students through selecting, researching, and writing a 5-paragraph MLA-style research essay about an important figure from Colonial America.
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How to Write an Essay: Writing a Descriptive Essay
Cover title identifies this chapter slice as 'Writing a Descriptive Essay', part of the 'How to Write an Essay' 12-chapter workbook; front matter states the workbook is based on a five-step writing model for teaching essay composition and includes writing tasks to develop students' thinking skills and understanding.
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Leaders of Ancient Rome Essay Research Guide
A scaffolded research-essay guide that walks students through selecting, researching, and writing a 5-paragraph MLA-style research essay about an influential leader of ancient Rome.