North Carolina History Research Guide

Guide students through research and essay writing on an important figure from North Carolina’s history. This 6-page resource scaffolds the research process from topic selection to outlining to drafting a properly cited 5-paragraph essay. The step-by-step materials make essay writing accessible for struggling writers. Students select a subject, gather background details and cite quality sources on a note-taking sheet. Next, they use an outline template to plan their essay based on the research. Finally, a peer review checklist and standards-based rubric support drafting and self-evaluation. The resource works well for grades 7-10 language arts or social studies. It develops key research skills tied to Common Core standards. Customize the grading rubric by editing the linked Google Sheet version. Everything prints ready or uploads to your learning management system.