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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: John F. Kennedy

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Subject

Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing

Grades

Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Types

Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

File

Multiple File Types

Editable

Author

The Language of Educational Art, LLC

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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: John F. Kennedy Discover the life of John F. Kennedy, one of America's most captivating presidents. This 6-page resource guides students through researching JFK and crafting an informative essay. It includes: - A scaffolded essay assignment with step-by-step instructions for researching, drafting, revising with peer feedback, and submitting a 5-paragraph essay on JFK's life. - An editable rubric (Google Sheet link provided) tied to Common Core ELA standards for assessing essays - A 2-page biography research and note-taking worksheet to gather facts and sources on JFK - An essay outline worksheet to organize research into an essay structure The resource can be used as a complete lesson or integrated into parts of a broader unit for grades 8-11. Concise directions and supportive materials make assigning and assessing student work straightforward. Allow students to dive deep into Kennedy's prolific life with this engaging activity.