Monday, May 2, 2011

Format for Historical Research Report

Paragraph One:
Hook (Something interesting about the person...a quote, story, poem, etc.)
Brief description of key data (birth, death, occupation, etc)
Thesis Statement (must include the name of the person, the background, the activity/event that they were responsible for, and the impact they had on US/World)

Paragraph Two:
Background of the person. What lead this person to the point when they impacted America/world? You must have two citations in this.

Paragraph Three:
What event or activity made this person impact America/world? Two citations in here!

Paragraph Four:
How did this person impact life then and now? Two citations!

Conclusion:
Restate thesis. Briefly summarize the life of the person. End with a statement that convinces the reader that your person was amazing!

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