Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare Research Project Dive deep into the life and works of the prolific playwright William Shakespeare with this complete 6-page research project. Students start by gathering facts and citing sources about Shakespeare's biography using the provided 2-page handout. Next, they organize their notes into an outline to draft a 5-paragraph informative essay on Shakespeare. The packet includes tips for structuring the essay, plus a peer review checklist for giving constructive feedback. Finally, students submit their finished essay which you can grade with the included rubric tied to Common Core standards. This step-by-step research project allows flexible implementation for grades 7-12, whether assigned in full or partially as a sub assignment. Let your students showcase their research skills and knowledge of this iconic literary figure.