Use these handy biography research templates to create lapbooks. This interactive activity includes the tools to guide students through the investigative process, as well as the materials to create a display. Materials can be used to explore any personality. What's included: Directions Suggested schedule Pictorial instructions for lapbook 6 pages of research templates List of character traits Lap book templates - timelines (guided & blank), character traits, famous quote Student editing sheet Rubric Suggested schedule: Day 1 Introduce project, select famous people, begin reading Days 2-4 Continue reading, research additional information using websites Day 5-6 Self & peer editing, type paragraphs Day 7 Timelines (rough draft and final) Day 8 Character traits & quotes Day 9 Portraits Day 10 Assemble and complete projects Extended activities: Create a file folder sample to share with students so they can see your expectations Allow students the opportunity to present their research to an audience Differentiate: extend the writing to a five paragraph report with Introductory & Concluding paragraphs Create a Wordle with vocabulary relevant to researched leader Have students create a collage representing their leader I hope you enjoy this product! If you would like to know when I post additional products, please follow me on Wendy's Words TpT. Don't forget to take a moment to rate this product. You will earn TpT points that can be used towards future purchases. Thank you for your interest in my products! Wendy McCarthy