​​Civil Rights Movement and Famous Black American Research Paper

Objectives:
W.4.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and clearly.
W.4.2.A Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful
W.4.2.B Develop the topic with facts, definitions, details, quotations, and examples 
W.4.2.C Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases 
W.4.2.D Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to about or explain the topic.
W.4.2.E Provide a concluding statement related to the information or explanation presented.
W.4.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
The Assignment
You will be conducting research on:
  • The events of the Civil Rights Movement,
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
  • One Famous Black American of your choice.
Once you have gathered all necessary information, you will write an informational paper detailing everything you have learned.

Getting Started
 Before we start our paper, we need to learn about the Civil Rights Movement and why it is important. Click on the Civil Rights button to learn more

Step One: Brainstorming

Step Two: Planning

Step Three: Research

Conduct research and fill out the following sections for you lap book:
  1. ​A Closer Look-The Early Years
  2. Accomplishments
  3. Interesting Facts
  4. ​Direct Quotes
  5. ​Resources
  6. When all your lap book pieces are done, you will use the information to write essay.

** We will do Dr. Martin Luther King together and you will do the person of your choice ob your own.**

Famous Black Americans 

Step Four: Writing
Once you have completed all your research, filled out your outline, then you should start writing your first draft of your paper. Remember to skip lines so you have room to revise and edit.

Step Five: Revising

Once your first draft is complete, it is time to make revision to make it better.