Legends and Folklore Middle School Research Project BUNDLE: Student Workbook + Teacher’s Guide

Folklore & Cryptids Research Paper Curriculum (Grades 6–8)

BUNDLE — includes both the Student Workbook and Teacher’s Guide.
This complete resource gives you everything you need to teach middle school research and writing skills through an engaging semester-long project on folklore and cryptids. Your student will learn how to write a full research paper, while you get the tools and guidance to confidently lead the process.
 ✨ What’s Inside: 

 Student Workbook (31 pages):

•  Step-by-step lessons written directly to the student.
•  Activities to narrow topics, ask guiding questions, and evaluate sources. 
•  Note-taking templates for summaries, quotes, and paraphrases. 
•  Organizers for outlines, thesis writing, and drafting.
• Final project guidance: research paper and presentation.

 
 Teacher’s Guide (21 pages):

•  Lesson-by-lesson sidebars with prompts, teaching tips, and discussion ideas. 
•  Rubrics and checklists for evaluating research, writing, and presentations. 
  
•  Guidance for supporting struggling students without doing the work for them. 
• Extension activities to adapt the project for different grade levels.

 
 Skills Taught: 

•  Research methods (primary vs. secondary sources, reliability, bias).  
• Study and organizational skills (note-taking, outlines, journaling).  
• Academic writing (thesis, citing sources, drafting, editing). 
• Critical thinking and reflection. 
• Presentation skills.

 
  Who Is It For? 

•  Grades 6–8 (adaptable for advanced 5th or beginner high school).  
• Homeschool families, co-ops, and teachers wanting a complete research paper curriculum. 
•  Anyone looking for a ready-to-go semester project that teaches transferable writing and study skills.

  Why Choose the Bundle? 

•  Get both student and teacher resources together for best value. 
  
•  Ensure smooth teaching and learning — all supports and student materials in one purchase.  
• Save compared to buying individually.