Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: John Lewis

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: John Lewis Guide students to research the life of civil rights icon John Lewis with this engaging 6-page resource. Includes a biography and note-taking worksheet for gathering facts and citing sources on Lewis' journey from civil rights activist to U.S. Representative. Builds to a 5-paragraph essay supported by an outline, peer review checklist, and Common Core-aligned rubric. Use as a complete lesson or abbreviated research activity for grades 8-11. Helps students practice research skills while learning about an influential figure in 20th century American history. Fosters independent work with scaffolded materials that make assigning and assessing manageable for teachers. Provided as customizable PDFs and Google Sheet.