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I created this rubric to help my middle students know what is expected of them when completing a journal writing prompt for a personal narrative. Often times, my students take advantage of free writing and do not think of it as a "real grade." Giving them something to base their writing off of gives them more direction and motivation to turn in their best work, while also sticking to their personal story/experiences.

*This was intended for, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, the global pandemic COVID-19 experience. My students are given a weekly prompt via Google Classroom as well as this rubric to follow.

This document includes two half-page writing checklists that students can use to self evaluate their writing pieces. The grading rubric is simple and easy to follow. It allows students to grade themselves on a four point grading scale based on writing quantity, quality, and neatness.

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This freebie kindergarten writing assessment comes with the prompt, "Would you rather have a dog or a cat as a pet? Why?". It includes two pages. One page comes with an optional grading rubric/student reflection at the bottom (aligned with CCSS). The second comes with just writing lines for students.

It aligns with following Common Core State Standards:

• Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose opinion piece (K.W.1)
• With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. (K.W.8)
• Capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I. (K.L.2.a)
• Recognize and name end punctuation. (K.L.2.b)
• Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes). (K.L.2.c)
• Spell simple words phonetically, drawing on knowledge of sound-letter relationships. (K.L.2.d)

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Use this kindergarten writing rubric while assessing student's writing abilities! It aligns with the Common Core State Standards and can even be used as a self assessment with students who can read.

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This CUPS editing checklist is easy to use, convenient to print, and looks great on your classroom walls as a poster!! Help your students become more independent and self-sufficient in the classroom as they learn to edit and review their writing.

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If your students will be doing a Socratic Seminar in class, make things easy on yourself and score them using this teacher-friendly rubric during the discussion! It includes the following categories:

1. Analysis and use of details and evidence

2. Understanding of the text

3. Active listening, speaking, and behavior

4. Preparation

There is a space at the bottom for additional teachers comments, as well as an area for students to write a reflection on their performance and the grade they received.

This rubric can be used with ANY text!

If you are interested in purchasing one of my Socratic Circle packets, I have a variety of texts available for sale. Each product below includes 2 different packets ( A and B) that each have 3 discussion questions that the students prepare and support in advance, a space for them to record questions they'd like to pose if time allows, a place for them to record any comments they wanted to make but could not because they ran out of time, a sheet for them to keep track of their partner's comments and performance, and this rubric for you to use while students are discussing.

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This rubric looks at 6 different areas when students are being assessed on writing a research report. The areas that are reviewed on the rubric are as follows: research report topic and flow - opening and closing relate with one another, using quotations throughout from any sources used, research materials used relate to topic researched, staying on task, grammar/punctuation/spelling, and working with others. This rubric scores research report writing assignment out of 18 possible points. The rating scale use is a 3, 2, 1, & 0.

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This rubric looks at 7 different areas when students are being assessed on writing a graphic novel. The areas that are reviewed on the rubric are as follows: parts of a graphic novel, graphic novel cover page details, staying on task, grammar/punctuation/spelling, visuals, and special lettering/speech balloons. This rubric scores writing a graphic novel out of 21 possible points. The rating scale use is a 3, 2, 1, & 0.

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This rubric looks at 6 different areas when students are being assessed on writing instructions. The areas that are reviewed on the rubric are as follows: instructions are in order, steps, details, and materials are included in the instructions, the instructions relate with the topic, staying on task, grammar/punctuation/spelling, and working with others. This rubric scores the writing instructions assignment out of 18 possible points. The rating scale use is a 3, 2, 1, & 0.

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This rubric looks at 5 different areas when students are being assessed on writing a research report. The areas that are reviewed on the rubric are as follows: Choosing someone to write about, grammar/punctuation/spelling, final draft includes details of person's life, staying on task, and sharing the biography with peers. This rubric scores writing a biography out of 10 possible points. The rating scale use is a 2, 1, & 0.

Not grade specific/Excellent for ALL grades!

One-page 4-Point Rubric for any writing response that requires students to identify the challenges character(s)/individual(s) face and how the character(s)/individual(s) overcome them. This Rubric is thorough and explicate making it feasible for teachers to accurately score and evaluate their students' writing responses or essays. Rubric criteria categories include: Introductory Paragraph, Explanation of Challenges, Explanation of Overcoming of Challenges, Details / Evidence, Conclusion, and Writing Mechanics. This rubric is suitable for one or multiple characters.

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This rubric looks at 5 different areas when students are being assessed on writing a friendly letter. The areas that are reviewed on the rubric are as follows: writing a friendly letter and including a heading, greeting, closing, and signature, staying on task, grammar/punctuation/spelling, and working with others. This rubric scores the friendly letter writing assignment out of 15 possible points. The rating scale use is a 3, 2, 1, & 0.

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Studies have shown that when accountable talk is used in the classroom, students not only gain a deeper grasp of the material but also experience a greater sense of community. Additionally, this approach provides them with a chance to value and understand the diverse backgrounds, experiences, knowledge, and beliefs of their classmates.

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Mother's Day One-Pager: Celebrate Mom's Love and Memories!

Looking for a heartfelt activity to celebrate Mother's Day with your students? This Mother's Day One-Pager is the perfect way for students to express their love and appreciation for their moms while practicing essential skills like writing, reflection, and creativity!

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Do your students struggle with answering text-dependent questions? Introducing them to the RACE writing strategy could be a total game-changer for you and your students!

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Looking for a figurative language activity for William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? This resource invites students to identify various types of figurative language found in Romeo and Juliet. The resource features a glossary with definitions of 7 types of figurative language as well as examples of how they're used in passages from the play. The resource also includes a three-page quiz in which students have to identify the type of figurative language used in each of 40 quotations from Romeo and Juliet. For teachers, the resource features an answer key that will enable you to grade students' quizzes quickly and efficiently.

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• Glossary of Figurative Language: The glossary features definitions for the 7 types of figurative language which appear most prominently in Romeo and Juliet: metaphor, simile, paradox, oxymoron, personification, apostrophe, and hyperbole. The glossary also includes examples of how Shakespeare uses each type of figurative language in passages from early scenes in the Romeo and Juliet. So you'll be able to review the types of figurative language with students before they've finished the play — and before they take the quiz. (1 page)
• Quiz on Figurative Language: The quiz challenges students to identify 7 types of figurative language — metaphor, simile, paradox, oxymoron, personification, apostrophe, and hyperbole — used across 40 quotations from Romeo and Juliet. (3 pages)
• Answer Key: The answer key provides the correct answer for each question on the quiz. Having an answer key will enable teachers to grade and return the quiz with speed and efficiency. (3 pages)

This entire resource will come to you in two separate formats: Word Docs *and* PDFs. Because the Word docs are fully editable, you'll be able to customize them to match the skill levels of your students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access PDF versions — which are easy to navigate and quick to print.

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Looking for a final writing assignment on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? This resource features everything you'll need to lead students through the process of writing an analytical essay about Romeo and Juliet. The resource features 5 writing prompts which will motivate students to think with nuance about important themes in the play. The resource also includes scaffolding to help students select evidence, generate an outline, and begin writing. For teachers, the resource features an assessment rubric which can be used to grade and provide feedback on students' analytical writing.

Here's what you'll find in this editable 8-page resource:

• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Let students choose from one of 5 thought-provoking sample topics — or invite them to develop a topic of their own. Includes a handout introducing students to the elements in an analytical essay as well as a scaffolded writing schedule with each step in the essay writing process. (4 pages)
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The entire unit will come to you in two separate formats: Word Docs *and* PDFs. Because the Word docs are fully editable, you'll be able to customize them to match the skill levels of your students year after year. If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access PDF versions which are easy to navigate and quick to print.

Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for top-quality resources on William Shakespeare. Wishing you an amazing experience with teaching the Romeo and Juliet. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I love hearing from fellow teachers who share a passion for great literature! 

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