The Legends of Motown Research Guide

The Legends of Motown Research Guide This 6-page resource guides students through researching and writing an informative essay on a Motown music legend. First, students select an artist and gather background information using the provided worksheet. Next, they organize their notes into an essay outline. Finally, students write a five-paragraph essay that follows MLA formatting standards. The resource includes clear instructions, research materials, peer review checklist, and a Common Core-aligned rubric for easy grading. Suitable for secondary ELA, music, or social studies classes, it can be used as a complete lesson or independent research activity focused on Motown's history and greatest pop music stars. Students will enjoy learning about these influential artists as they build key research and essay writing skills.