Biography Research Report Project Step-by-Step Any Subject
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Six products (120 pages) for informational writing in any subject to improve students' skills and increase understanding. Step-by-step instructions, organizers, one-page summaries of tips, and self-peer-teacher editing/assessment are tools for all students, including less-confident writers.WritingPrice $18.00Original Price $25.20Save $7.20
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A biography research project for independent writers AND students who struggle! For any subject, a cross-curricular project, Black History Month, or Women's History Month.
What you get in this complete 25 page resource designed for student success:
- A general project description that guides students step-by-step
- choose a person
- research the required topics of early life, accomplishments, extra interesting facts, and personal opinion
- evaluate source credibility (a Common Core Standard)
- complete a pre-writing organizer
- write the draft--includes a detailed outline with intro (lead & thesis), 4 paragraph body, and conclusion
- revise and edit
- type the final report in MLA format
- create a title page and a works cited page
- Optional handouts which supplement the steps--
- a helpful research notes procedure
- an easy-to-use chart to evaluate source credibility
- two options for a pre-writing organizer
- a guide to MLA in-text citations
- a revising/editing checklist for self/peer/teacher assessment
- a 4 point six traits rubric
- a quick-check list of requirements and the traits of good writing
- an MLA works cited guide
- Tips for avoiding plagiarism with examples of an original source with a re-write
- Also includes comprehensive teacher tips and a list of Common Core Standards. Examples of lead, thesis, topic and conclusion sentences will help students write a quality piece.
What teachers say: "Helped my students immensely!" "The directions are clear and easy to follow." "Excited to be able to work with my students using a thorough guide for their research report this year!"
Aimed at 7-9th and may be appropriate for 6th or upper high school. Clear, visually-appealing format appropriate for MS/HS.
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