Significant Philosopher Essay Research Guide

Significant Philosopher Essay Research Guide This 6-page resource from TeachSimple guides students step-by-step through researching and writing a 5-paragraph essay on a famous philosopher. First, students select a philosopher and gather background information using the included 2-page worksheet. Next, they organize their research on the essay outline worksheet. Finally, students write their essay, using the assignment page which includes writing tips, peer review checklist, and grading rubric aligned to Common Core ELA standards. Implement as a complete lesson or use components like the research worksheet for a shorter activity. The resource works best for grades 7-10 social studies or language arts. Edit the rubric, provided as a Google Sheet, to fit your needs. Students will enjoy selecting a philosopher to research and the scaffolds make the writing process straightforward even for reluctant writers.