Description
Research Paper Writing | Informational, Biography, and Autobiography Projects: Are you ready to make research writing meaningful, manageable, and fun for your students? This Research Writing Unit gives you everything you need to guide students step-by-step through the process of writing an engaging research paper.
From learning what research is, to gathering information, organizing facts, citing sources, and publishing final projects— this packet provides the structure, visuals, and scaffolding needed to help every writer succeed.
Whether your students are researching a famous person, animal, country, or topic of choice, this resource helps them develop critical thinking, organization, and nonfiction writing skills; all while building confidence as young researchers!
INCLUDED:
- All pages available in both color and black-and-white print options
- Digital bonus included
- Teacher and Student Grading Rubric Checklist
- Teacher suggested use of resource included
ANCHOR CHART POSTERS
- Research, Informational Writing, Biographies, Autobiographies
- Research Process (with step-by-step guide)
- Sources, Note-Taking, Citing Sources/Bibliography
- Research Questions, Plagiarism, and Paraphrasing
RESEARCH ORGANIZERS
- Research To-Do List and Weekly Planning
- Topic Brainstorming and Questioning Pages
- Fact vs. Opinion and KWL Charts
- Gathering Information & Reliable Sources Pages
- Research Process and Planning Templates
- Biography Planning & Research Questioning Pages
STUDENT WRITING PAGES
- Rough Draft, Planning, and Final Publishing Templates
- “About the Author,” “Dedicated To,” and “Works Cited” Pages
- Research Flip Book for Publishing
- Biography Teach-Go Pennants®
PERFECT FOR:
- Informational Writing Units
- Biography and Autobiography Projects
- Science or Social Studies Research Reports
- Writing Centers, Literacy Blocks, or Sub Plans
- Cross-Curricular Projects or End-of-Year Research Presentation
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Vivian Burnette –
Nice pack!
Becky Busby –
This is an AWESOME resource to use with teaching research!! I love it. There are so many different pages with options. I am using this for my statewide benchmark testing for my gifted fourth graders. This is a MUST have if you need to teach research skills.
Ruthie L. –
Thank you!
Justine R. –
Great resource, thank you!
Krista B. –
Great packet! Thanks!!
Michelle M. –
Great
Aracely C. –
Huge time saver!
Susan Eichelberger –
This is a great for teaching research.
Dr. Shell –
Thanks!
Crystal N. –
Do not hesitate to buy this! This purchase was great for my SPED students. It is clear, concise, and amazing to help students understand HOW to begin researching! Plus, its 3 assignments in one! I LOVE IT
Erin B. –
Great!
Ginger Twins –
I love this resource!! The different page options are wonderful and a great resource to begin teaching kids how to properly research!
Rhonda H. –
A little young for 5th grade
Cruzer Productions –
Thanks!
Elizabeth B. –
Excellent resource!
Marie L. –
Really helped with research reports!
Buyer –
Super!!!
Spend Time Where it Counts –
Wonderful resource for my classroom!
Janice J. –
Nice resource for teaching research.
Susan Y. –
This has been the most useful resource that I’ve found!
So easy to apply the TEKS!