Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Frederick Douglass

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Frederick Douglass Guide students to research the life of Frederick Douglass, a key figure in the fight for equality during the Civil War and Reconstruction eras. This 6-page resource includes a scaffolded research planner to help students gather facts and sources on Douglass, then use their notes to outline and write a 5-paragraph informational essay. Implementation ideas are provided, like using part of this resource for a short research activity. Grading rubrics aligned to Common Core standards are included. This resource works best in grades 8-11 social studies or language arts. With clear student worksheets and teacher answer materials, integrating this engaging lesson on an impactful historical figure is easy. Students will enjoy learning about Frederick Douglass as they build research and essay writing skills.