Theodore Roosevelt – Guide

$30.00

Explore and be inspired by larger-than-life people who impacted the shaping of America and the world.

In 5 short weeks, Blackbird & Company Research Study Guides will walk students through the process of studying a significant person from history and composing an original biographical essay.

Description

He was only 42 years old when he was sworn in as President of the United States in 1901, making TR the youngest president ever. But did you know that he was also the first sitting president to win the Nobel Peace Prize? The first to ride in a car? The first to fly in an airplane? Theodore Roosevelt’s achievements as a naturalist, hunter, explorer, author, and soldier are as much a part of his fame as any office he held as a politician. Find out more about The Bull Moose, the Progressive, the Rough Rider, the Trust Buster, and the Great Hunter who was our larger-than-life 26th president in Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?

In 5 short weeks, Blackbird & Company research study guides will walk students through the process of composing an original biographical essay.

Week 1 – 3:

I introduce a rich vocabulary to describe the character traits exemplified by these historical figures.
Provide observation questions designed to help students extract details that matter.
Equip students with the scaffolding that enables them to craft one body paragraph that will later become part of the culminating essay.

Week 4:

Students craft a simple introduction and conclusion, put the components together, and, voila, an essay!

Week 5:

A creative project, of course, that offers directives to tap into the students imagination.

Additional information

Weight 0.75 lbs
Dimensions 11 × 8.5 × 0.25 in