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Research King Charles III using at least 3 sources; fill out a 'Getting Your Research Started' graphic organizer (basic biographical facts such as place of birth, places of residence) and complete a drawing activity (draw the subject with 5 items representative of their life/achievements and describe each item); draft and…
Research Edgar Allan Poe using at least 3 sources; fill out a 'Getting Your Research Started' graphic organizer (basic biographical facts such as place of birth, places of residence) and complete a drawing activity (draw the subject with 5 items representative of their life/achievements and describe each item); draft and self/peer-check…
Read an assigned expository essay prompt, draft a four-paragraph essay (intro with thesis, two body paragraphs, conclusion) within one class period, complete a peer review checklist with a partner, then polish and submit the final draft.
Free download Study classic tragedy examples and writing tips; complete a narrative-map graphic organizer (choose a tragic hero's name/status and map 5 story locations); draft, peer-edit, and finalize a tragedy narrative; work is scored against the included rubric.
Select an NHL/hockey legend, research using at least 3 sources, complete a background research worksheet and essay outline, draft a 5-paragraph MLA-style essay (introduction with thesis, early-life paragraph, career-peak paragraph, legacy paragraph, conclusion, works cited page), complete a peer-review checklist, and be assessed against…
Select a biography subject from a provided checklist (example shown: Wyatt Earp (b. 1848), most famous for the shoot-out at the O.K. Corral), conduct light research (the guide suggests a 'Wikipedia-type resource') to fill out basic biographical facts, draw the subject with 5 representative items and label them, then draft, peer-edit…
Select a biography subject from a provided checklist (example shown: Loretta Lynn (b. 1932), known for songs including 'Coal Miner's Daughter'), conduct light research (the guide suggests a 'Wikipedia-type resource') to fill out basic biographical facts, draw the subject with 5 representative items and label them, then draft, peer-edit…
Select a hip hop legend (e.g. one of the 9 original members of the Wu-Tang Clan) from a research planner, conduct research using a biographical fact fill-in worksheet, draft a 5-paragraph MLA-formatted essay with a works-cited page, complete a self/peer-edit checklist, and be scored against an included essay rubric.
Select a jazz legend (e.g. Louis Armstrong) from a research planner, conduct research using a biographical fact fill-in worksheet, draft a 5-paragraph MLA-formatted essay with a works-cited page, complete a self/peer-edit checklist, and be scored against an included essay rubric.
Students gather biographical facts about Miles Davis (birth, family, residences, achievements) on a research organizer worksheet, complete an illustration activity, then draft a 5-paragraph MLA-formatted essay (intro with thesis, early-life paragraph, achievements/legacy paragraphs, conclusion, works cited page), using a self/peer…
Select a legendary classical-music composer (e.g. Franz Schubert) from a research planner, conduct research using a biographical fact fill-in worksheet, draft a 5-paragraph MLA-formatted essay with a works-cited page, complete a self/peer-edit checklist, and be scored against an included essay rubric.
Select a Motown legend (e.g. Smokey Robinson) from a research planner, conduct research using a biographical fact fill-in worksheet, draft a 5-paragraph MLA-formatted essay with a works-cited page, complete a self/peer-edit checklist, and be scored against an included essay rubric.
Students gather biographical facts about Pablo Picasso (birth, family, residences, achievements) on a research organizer worksheet, complete an illustration activity, then draft a 5-paragraph MLA-formatted essay (intro with thesis, early-life paragraph, achievements/legacy paragraphs, conclusion, works cited page), using a self/peer…
Select a British prime minister, complete a biographical research/note-taking worksheet and drawing activity, build an essay outline, draft a 5-paragraph MLA essay with works cited, and complete a peer-edit checklist; work is scored against an included rubric.
Select a basketball figure to research, gather facts from at least 3 sources using an information/research organizer, draft a 5-paragraph essay (intro with thesis, 3 body paragraphs on early life/career peak/legacy, conclusion, works cited), and complete a peer-review checklist against a rubric.
Students gather biographical facts about Rembrandt (birth, family, residences, achievements) on a research organizer worksheet, complete an illustration activity, then draft a 5-paragraph MLA-formatted essay (intro with thesis, early-life paragraph, achievements/legacy paragraphs, conclusion, works cited page), using a self/peer editing…
Select a notable figure from California history (e.g. Walt Disney), complete a biographical research/note-taking worksheet and drawing activity, build an essay outline, draft a 5-paragraph MLA essay with works cited covering the subject's career success, influence on California history, and lasting legacy, and complete a peer-edit…
Students fill out a biographical note-taking worksheet on Mozart, draw a picture with 5 items representing his musical achievements and label them, outline and draft a 5-paragraph research essay using at least 3 sources, complete a peer-review checklist, and are graded against a rubric.
Select a boxer to research; complete a light-research worksheet of biographical facts; draw the subject with 5 significant career items; take research notes and cite sources; use an essay outline; write a draft with an introduction/thesis, three body paragraphs (early life, career peak, legacy), and a conclusion with a works-cited page;…
Fill in a one-page biography fact sheet on Andy Warhol using a Wikipedia-type source (Place of Birth, Place(s) of Residence, Relevant Family Members) and draw Andy Warhol with 5 items representative of their achievements, then draft a 5-paragraph essay (introduction with thesis, early-life paragraph, achievements/career paragraph,…
Select an explorer, conduct light biographical research, draw the explorer with 5 items representing their discoveries, take research notes, build an outline, draft a 5-paragraph essay (introduction with thesis, 3 body paragraphs, conclusion, works cited), complete a peer-edit checklist, and be scored against an included rubric.
Students research the subject using at least 3 sources, complete a biographical fact-organizer (place of birth, place(s) of residence, relevant family members, and related prompts) and a portrait-drawing activity with labeled achievement items, then draft, self/peer-check (using the included writing-tips checklist), and revise a…
Fill in a one-page biography fact sheet on Arthur Miller using a Wikipedia-type source (Place of Birth, Place(s) of Residence, Relevant Family Members) and draw Arthur Miller with 5 items representative of their achievements, then draft a 5-paragraph essay (introduction with thesis, early-life paragraph, achievements/career paragraph,…
Select a biography subject from a provided checklist (example shown: Stephen F. Austin (b. 1793), the 'Father of Texas' who led the first successful European colonization of Texas in 1825 (Bill Pickett also listed as a subject choice)), conduct light research (the guide suggests a 'Wikipedia-type resource') to fill out basic…