Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: F. Scott Fitzgerald Guide students to research the renowned author F. Scott Fitzgerald through this easy-to-implement resource. Students gather facts and sources about Fitzgerald's life using the background research and note-taking worksheet. Next, they outline their essay using the provided template, which structures their work into an informative five-paragraph format. Students then write a draft, utilize the peer review checklist, and submit a final version. Assess their work using the included rubric tied to Common Core ELA standards. Use the full resource for a complete research lesson or individual components as needed. This scaffolded and clearly organized resource makes researching and essay writing on Fitzgerald's life simple for students in grades 8-11. Editable files allow customization as desired.