Research Guide: The Legends of Pop Music

The Legends of Pop Music Research Guide This 6-page teaching resource helps students research and write an informative essay about an iconic pop music artist. First, students select an artist and gather key facts using a scaffolded worksheet. Next, they organize their notes into an outline. Finally, students write a 5-paragraph essay with properly cited sources and submit it for assessment using the included rubric aligned to Common Core standards. Implement this print-ready resource into middle or high school music, social studies, or language arts. It contains colored and black-and-white versions of the research guide, note-taking worksheet, essay outline, directions, writing tips, peer review checklist and a customizable rubric. Engage all learners while teaching research skills and music history!