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Select a subject, gather facts using a structured research worksheet, and draft/outline/peer-review/finalize a 5-paragraph essay (introduction with thesis, three body paragraphs on early years/legendary moments/legacy, and a conclusion) with a works cited page.
Study adventure-story examples and narrative-writing tips, plan a story using a narrative map/outline template, draft an action-adventure narrative incorporating conflict, character change, dialogue, and strong action verbs, complete self/peer editing checks, and revise to a final draft.
Select a spring break destination, take research notes from at least 3 sources on a citation-linked notetaking worksheet, draft a 5-paragraph MLA-style essay (intro/thesis, founding & development, attractions & activities, recommendations, conclusion, works cited), complete a peer-edit checklist, and self/peer-score the essay against a…
Select a summer vacation destination, take research notes from at least 3 sources on a citation-linked notetaking worksheet, draft a 5-paragraph MLA-style essay (intro/thesis, founding & development, attractions & activities, recommendations, conclusion, works cited), complete a peer-edit checklist, self/peer-score the essay against a…
Students research John Locke using multiple sources, fill in a biographical research organizer (place of birth, residences, family members, a drawing of Locke with 5 labeled symbolic items and descriptions), draft a 5-paragraph essay (introduction with thesis, early life, key philosophical concepts/theories, legacy/influence,…
Students research John Calvin using multiple sources, fill in a biographical research organizer (place of birth, residences, family members, a drawing of Calvin with 5 labeled symbolic items and descriptions), draft a 5-paragraph essay (introduction with thesis, early life, key religious concepts/theologies, legacy/influence,…
Students select a historical Pennsylvania figure (e.g. August Wilson is shown as a sample option), fill out a due-dates tracker (research notes, outline, draft, peer edit, final), use a peer/self writing-tips checklist, complete a research planning worksheet (subject selection, light biographical research, a drawing of the subject with…
Fill in a one-page biography fact sheet on Albert Einstein using a Wikipedia-type source (Place of Birth, Places of Residence, Relevant Family Members) and draw Albert Einstein with 5 items representative of their achievements, then draft a 5-paragraph essay (introduction with thesis, early-life paragraph, achievements/career paragraph,…
Students select an Olympic athlete from a provided list, complete guided research notes, build an essay outline, draft a 5-paragraph essay covering the athlete's early life, Olympic peak, and legacy plus introduction/conclusion/works cited, peer-edit using a provided checklist, and are scored with an included MLA/writing rubric aligned…
Fill in a one-page biography fact sheet on Alexander the Great using a Wikipedia-type source (Place of Birth, Significant Family Members) and draw Alexander the Great with 5 items representative of their achievements, then draft a 5-paragraph essay (introduction with thesis, early-life paragraph, achievements/career paragraph, legacy…
Fill in a one-page biography fact sheet on Abraham Lincoln using a Wikipedia-type source (Place of Birth, Years President, Significant Family Members) and draw Abraham Lincoln with 5 items representative of their achievements, then draft a 5-paragraph essay (introduction with thesis, early-life paragraph, achievements/career paragraph,…
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Ludwig van Beethoven (composer)
Fill in a one-page biography fact sheet on Alexander Hamilton using a Wikipedia-type source (Place of Birth, Significant Family Members) and draw Alexander Hamilton with 5 items representative of their achievements, then draft a 5-paragraph essay (introduction with thesis, early-life paragraph, achievements/career paragraph, legacy…
Fill in a one-page biography fact sheet on Barack Obama using a Wikipedia-type source (Place of Birth, Years President, Significant Family Members) and draw Barack Obama with 5 items representative of their achievements, then draft a 5-paragraph essay (introduction with thesis, early-life paragraph, achievements/career paragraph, legacy…
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…
Students select a subject from a provided list of Ohio historical figures, complete guided research notes, draw the subject with symbolic items, build an essay outline, draft a 5-paragraph essay with introduction/3 body paragraphs/conclusion and works cited, and peer-edit using a provided checklist; the essay is scored with an included…
Fill in a one-page biography fact sheet on Alexander Graham Bell using a Wikipedia-type source (Place of Birth, Places of Residence, Relevant Family Members) and draw Alexander Graham Bell with 5 items representative of their achievements, then draft a 5-paragraph essay (introduction with thesis, early-life paragraph,…
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…
Students draw Galileo Galilei with 5 representative items and describe them, fill in basic biographical facts (place of birth, places of residence, relevant family members, etc., using a Wikipedia-type source), complete a self/peer essay-quality checklist, and write a 5-paragraph, 3-source research essay (introduction with thesis, early…
Follow essay requirements to write a 5-paragraph research essay (introduction with thesis, early life, philosophical concepts, legacy/influence, conclusion, works cited) using at least 3 sources; use a self/peer checklist to verify formatting, thesis, structure, embedded support, transitions, and conclusion; essay is scored against an…
Fill in a one-page biography fact sheet on Bill Gates using a Wikipedia-type source (Place of Birth, Places of Residence, Relevant Family Members) and draw Bill Gates with 5 items representative of their achievements, then draft a 5-paragraph essay (introduction with thesis, early-life paragraph, achievements/career paragraph, legacy…
Students select a New York historical figure from a provided list, conduct light background research, draw the subject with 5 symbolic items, take research notes, plan/outline, draft a 5-paragraph MLA-formatted essay with a thesis, body paragraphs, and a works-cited page, and peer-edit using a provided checklist before submitting a…
Fill in a one-page biography fact sheet on Benjamin Franklin using a Wikipedia-type source (Place of Birth, Significant Family Members) and draw Benjamin Franklin with 5 items representative of their achievements, then draft a 5-paragraph essay (introduction with thesis, early-life paragraph, achievements/career paragraph, legacy…
Research Jean-Jacques Rousseau using at least 3 sources, then write a 5-paragraph essay (intro with thesis, early life, philosophical concepts, legacy/influence, conclusion, works cited), using provided writing tips and a self/peer essay checklist.