Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Emily Dickinson

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Emily Dickinson This 6-page teaching resource guides students through researching the life of poet Emily Dickinson and writing a 5-paragraph essay. Students first gather facts and sources on a 2-page background research and note-taking worksheet. An essay outline activity then walks them through drafting a short research essay, using the provided peer review checklist and Common Core rubric. The resource can be used as a complete research lesson or adapted as a shorter research activity. It includes full-color and B&W versions, an editable rubric, and a Google Sheet for easy integration into Google Classroom. Specifically designed for grades 7-11 ELA, it scaffolds the research and writing process so students can independently explore Dickinson's life and work. Use for whole-class, small group, or individual assignments.