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Writing Rubrics
Writing Rubrics are essential for assessing various aspects of student writing, including organization, content, style, and mechanics. They offer a transparent grading system that helps students understand how to improve their work. Writing Rubrics can be adapted for different assignments and grade levels. By using these tools, you enhance feedback quality and support students in becoming effective writers.
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Bioluminescence & Insects: SAMPLE Reading Comprehension passage (Docs)
Science, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Life Sciences, Animals, Insects, Nature & Plants, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables, Centers, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Quizzes and Tests, Quizzes, Tests
This is a ONE PASSAGE SAMPLE. The following is the description of the FULL resource and the downloading links: Bioluminescence and Insects: Reading Comprehension Passages (Docs) This very engaging collection of life science reading passages about Bioluminescence and Insects is designed to bridge the gap between science and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking scientific curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate science content that supports NGSS classroom practice. Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Science. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too! What Is Included? There are (3) informational passages: Living Lights: The Science of Bioluminescence Explains how organisms produce “cold light” with luciferin and luciferase, and shows why they glow for signaling, hunting, and protection. Cicadas: The Long Wait Underground Covers the long underground nymph stage, synchronized emergence, molting, loud calls, and how this life cycle supports survival and reproduction. Masters of Disguise: How Insects Hide and Imitate Distinguishes camouflage from mimicry with clear examples, highlighting how color, shape, and behavior help insects avoid predators and capture prey. Student Tasks for Each Passage: 5 multiple-choice questions targeting main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence 5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions 5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts 1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately Full answer key for every section Available Formats for this Resource PDF Word Docs FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE Reading Passage Links: Astronomy & Space Science PDF Word Docs Google Docs Volcanoes, Rocks, & Mountains PDF Word Docs Google Docs Rock Cycle, Soil, & Sinkholes PDF Word Docs Google Docs Mars, Glaciers, & Antarctica PDF Word Docs Google Docs Water Cycle, Acid Rain, & Wastewater PDF Word Docs Google Docs Insects, Animals, & Ecosystems PDF Word Docs Google Docs Bioluminescence & Insects PDF Word Docs Google Docs Animal Skin, Cats, & T. Rex PDF Word Docs Google Docs Product Details Length: 14 pages total Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans Standards support: reinforces informational-text skills and supports NGSS-style sense making through observation, modeling, and clear use of claim, evidence, and reasoning Why Teachers Choose This Set Authentic science content paired with rigorous literacy practice Consistent task structure across all passages for easier planning and smoother student routines Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying Use this set to reinforce ELA skills in science, to add literacy to your lessons, or to support independent work. The passages strengthen main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
Author CORED Education - Middle & High School
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Tags Middle School, Reading Comprehension, Reading Strategies, ELA, Centers, Reading Passage, Assessments, Vocabulary, Life Science, Insects
Short U: Sample Phonics Games and Activities - Hear, See, Say!
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Games, Activities
Short U: Hear, See, Say! Sample Game Note: This download is in PowerPoint show mode to protect the rights of the image creator(s), and is thus UNEDITABLE. Playing the Game How to use each function of the game is up to the teacher. Sound effects range in difficulty, picture sections are harder. Click on the relevant icons to reveal these functions. The word can be revealed letter by letter by clicking on the boxes at the bottom of the screen. Pressing the celebration box will reveal the answer with a picture. Next arrow will move you onto the next slide. About the Full Game (available in the ppt game links section below) Bringing fun sounds into your phonics review, this game requires a mix of skills. The teacher has full control over which clue to offer the students. There are incredible sound effects, close-up pictures or the option to simply reveal letter(s) in the word. 17 Slides. Practice Short U Words: tub, cub, sub, mud, bug, jug, mug, rug, gum, run, sun, hut, nut, cup, bus, duck. Includes sound effects for added entertainment Helps to Build Letter recognition – Identifying letters in different fonts or contexts. Letter-sound association – Connecting letters to its sounds. Vocabulary building – Introducing words that start with each letter. Phonemic awareness – Listening for letter sounds in words, rhyming, or segmenting sounds. FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Letter PPT Game Links: Letter A Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Hidden Pictures 2 Hidden Pictures 3 The Short Question Riddle Time Review Games Follow the Vocab Letter B Letter C Letter D Letter E Hidden Pictures 1 The Grand Circle 8 Pictures 1 Clue Behind the Garage Doors Outside the Submarine Two Review Games Say What You See Quiz Game Letter F Letter G Letter H Letter I Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Three Review Games Three Quiz Show Style Games Find the Ball Bowling Four Mini Games Outside the Train Window Letter J Letter K Letter L Letter M Letter N Letter O Hidden Pictures 1 MemWord Yes or No Game Six Pictures Game Hidden Pictures 2 6 Stars One Question MCQS Game The Grid Letter P Letter Q Letter R Letter S Letter T Letter U Letter V Letter W Letter X Letter Y Letter Z Overview These interactive PowerPoint games make early phonics practice fun and engaging for young learners. With a mix of exciting activities, kids stay motivated while strengthening key phonetic patterns. Each game offers plenty of opportunities for participation—whether playing in teams, one-on-one, or independently. The variety of game styles, from disappearing squares to timed challenges, ensures that every student can learn in a way that works best for them. Bright visuals, sound effects, and gradually increasing difficulty keep students engaged and support different skill levels. Teachers have full control over the pacing and difficulty, making it easy to adjust the experience based on their students' needs. Whether guessing hidden images, recalling sequences, or solving riddles, each activity reinforces phonics in a fun, interactive way. These games turn traditional phonics drills into an exciting, hands-on learning adventure, building confidence and essential literacy skills in young learners. For More Like This For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
Tags Esl, Powerpoint, Ppt, Powerpoint Games, Esl Games, Vocabulary Games, Phonics Games, Letter U Games, Letter U Activities, Cvc Games
Student Desk Name Plates
, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Classroom Decor, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
These student desk name plates are prettyandfunctional. I hope you enjoy them as you get your classroom ready for the new school year!
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Desk Name Tags, Visual Supports, Special Education
The War That Saved My Life Quizzes, Literary Essays & Quick Writes
ELA, Literature, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Formal Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 5, 6, 7, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Quizzes, Tests, Rubrics, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Writing Prompts
The War That Saved My Life Chapter Quizzes, Literary Essays & Quick Writes Printable & Digital | Grades 5–7 | Answer Keys Included (PDF Only) When I started teaching The War That Saved My Life, I wanted quick ways to check comprehension and also give my students meaningful writing practice. That’s why I created this resource. It combines chapter quizzes, literary essay prompts, and quick writes to save time and keep assessment simple but effective. There are seven comprehension quizzes organized by chapter sections. Each one includes multiple-choice questions for quick checks, two short responses, and one extended response to encourage text-based answers and critical thinking. The Google Forms versions make digital grading easy, and they’re completely editable, so you can customize questions or scoring as needed. In addition to the quizzes, you’ll find 10 literary essay prompts with a rubric to help guide structured writing about theme, character development, conflict, symbolism, and more. For shorter writing practice, there are 5 quick-write prompts that are perfect for warm-ups or reflection after reading. What’s Included ✔ 7 comprehension quizzes (printable + Google Forms) ✔ 10 literary essay prompts with rubric ✔ 5 quick-write prompts with rubric ✔ Digital Google Slides Student Journal ✔ Answer keys for all PDF quizzes This resource works well for whole-class novel studies, small groups, or independent work. I’ve used it to monitor understanding, prep students for standardized testing, and build their confidence in responding with evidence. Printable and digital versions are included, and answer keys are provided for every quiz in the PDF version.
Author Creatively Gifted
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Tags Reading Comprehension, Literary Essay, Quick Writes, The War That Saved My Life, Comprehension Quizz
Writing Rubric BUNDLE for 3rd Grade with Checklist
ELA, Writing, Resources for Teachers, Grade 3, Rubrics, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Teaching Writing Rubrics and Checklists for 3rd Grade. This 24-page writing rubric bundle equips 3rd grade teachers with the tools they need to set clear expectations and assess student writing. In this unit, it includes informative, narrative, and opinion writing rubrics that outline specific criteria like introduction, content, focus, organization, vocabulary, and conventions. Teachers can use the detailed 1-5 rating scale to precisely grade writing samples. Students can reference the accompanying checklists to understand what's required for high quality writing. Classrooms will benefit from having clearly communicated standards. Students will write with more confidence knowing the expectations. Teachers will save time grading and feel empowered to provide specific, helpful feedback. With rubrics for multiple genres, this resource can be utilized for various writing assignments throughout the year. It's a comprehensive assessment solution for any 3rd grade ELA curriculum. For many writing units for 3rd - 5th grade students and K-2nd grade that are specifically from the K-5 Treasures author of these products that are perfect to use with this rubric, click on the links below: Fall | Back to School Writing Prompt BUNDLE! 3rd-5th Grade Thanksgiving Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Winter Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Christmas Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Valentine's Day Writing Activities for 3rd - 5th Grade: Narrative, Opinion, and Informative President's Day Writing Activities for 3rd - 5th Grade: Narrative, Opinion, and Informative Spring Narrative Writing, Spring Opinion Writing, and Spring Informative Writing Prompts for 3rd - 5th Grade Easter Narrative Writing, Easter Opinion Writing, and Easter Informative Writing Prompts for 3rd - 5th Grade K-2nd Grade Writing Units SUMMER ESL Writing Prompts and Drawing for K-2nd Grade Spring Narrative Writing, Spring Opinion Writing, and Spring Informative Writing Prompts with Vocabulary Words for K-2nd Grade For other rubrics for more grades, click on the links below: Writing Rubric BUNDLE for 3rd Grade with Checklist Writing Rubric BUNDLE for 4th Grade with Checklist Writing Rubric BUNDLE for 5th Grade with Checklist
Author K-5 Treasures
Tags Writing Rubrics, Opinion Writing Rubric, Informative Writing Rubric, Narrative Writing Rubric, Writing Assessment, 3rd Grade Writing Rubric, Writing Rubric For 3rd Grade, Third Grade Writing Rubrics, 3rd Grade Writing
Research Paper NO-PREP Teaching Resource
ELA, Writing, Formal Writing, Life Studies, Business, Research, Resources for Teachers, High School, Homeschool Resources, Middle School, Worksheets & Printables, Writing Prompts, Teacher Tools, Rubrics, Outlines, Lesson Plans
This comprehensive Research Paper Teaching Resource gives you everything you need as an educator or homeschool parent to guide your students/homeschoolers through the research paper writing process. I have broken down each step—from choosing that initial topic all the way to final submission—into clear, manageable pieces that won't overwhelm your students/homeschoolers. By walking them through this structured approach, you'll help your students/homeschoolers build the confidence and skills they need to create truly college-ready research papers that they can be proud of. INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE: ✓Student-friendly research paper guide ✓Customizable templates and detailed outlines ✓Instructor feedback forms ✓Student self-evaluation tools ✓Comprehensive grading rubrics ✓Plagiarism prevention guidelines ✓Step-by-step instructions for both teachers and studentsCustomizable templates and detailed outlines The real beauty of this resource lies in how adaptable it is for real classroom/homeschool needs. I have designed the templates and outlines so teachers and homeschool parents can easily customize them for history, science, literature, or any subject you're teaching. Whether you've got middle schoolers just learning the research ropes or high schoolers preparing for college, the materials scale beautifully. I created this guide because research writing should be more than just another assignment to check off—it's a chance for students and homeschoolers to discover their analytical voice and join meaningful academic conversations. Students and homeschoolers don't just learn the mechanics; they develop the deeper thinking skills that make their writing stand out, preparing them for success now and through their college years. Whether you're an experienced teacher wanting to breathe new life into your research paper instruction or a homeschool parent tackling formal academic writing with your teens for the first time, I have you covered. This resource gives you the complete toolkit—structured guidance, practical templates, and fair assessment tools—that help your students/homeschoolers build research and writing skills they'll rely on throughout their educational journey and well beyond. If you and your students/homeschoolers enjoyed this resource, please leave a review. Thank you for your support! Tina - Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Author Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
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Tags Research Paper Guide, Thesis Development, Research Question Formulation, Research Paper Template, Homeschool Writing Resource, Middle & HIgh School Writing Resource, Teaching Research Skills, College Prep Writing, Critical Thinking Writing Skills, Academic Paper Structure
Writing Rubric BUNDLE for 4th Grade with Checklist
ELA, Writing, Resources for Teachers, Grade 4, Rubrics, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Writing Rubrics and Checklists for 4th Grade. This 24-page writing rubric bundle assists 4th grade students and teachers during informative, narrative, and opinion writing assignments. Students utilize the included checklists to ensure their writing meets requirements to achieve high scores. Teachers benefit from detailed 1-5 scoring rubrics covering introduction, content, organization, language, conventions, focus, and more. The bundle promotes student writing success through targeted checklists aligned with teacher scoring guidelines. Implement during whole-group writing instruction, small writing groups, or individual writing conferences. Appropriate for remote and in-person learning. Editable scorecards allow personalized student feedback. Compatible with various 4th grade narratives, informational texts, and opinion pieces. For many writing units for 3rd - 5th grade students and K-2nd grade that are specifically from the K-5 Treasures author of these products that are perfect to use with this rubric, click on the links below: Fall | Back to School Writing Prompt BUNDLE! 3rd-5th Grade Thanksgiving Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Winter Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Christmas Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Valentine's Day Writing Activities for 3rd - 5th Grade: Narrative, Opinion, and Informative President's Day Writing Activities for 3rd - 5th Grade: Narrative, Opinion, and Informative Spring Narrative Writing, Spring Opinion Writing, and Spring Informative Writing Prompts for 3rd - 5th Grade Easter Narrative Writing, Easter Opinion Writing, and Easter Informative Writing Prompts for 3rd - 5th Grade K-2nd Grade Writing Units SUMMER ESL Writing Prompts and Drawing for K-2nd Grade Spring Narrative Writing, Spring Opinion Writing, and Spring Informative Writing Prompts with Vocabulary Words for K-2nd Grade For other rubrics for more grades, click on the links below: Writing Rubric BUNDLE for 3rd Grade with Checklist Writing Rubric BUNDLE for 4th Grade with Checklist Writing Rubric BUNDLE for 5th Grade with Checklist
Author K-5 Treasures
Tags Writing Rubrics, Opinion Writing Rubric, Informative Writing Rubric, Narrative Writing Rubric, Writing Assessment, Writing Rubric For 4th Grade, 4th Grade Writing Rubric, 4th Grade Writing Assessment, Fourth Grade Writing
Writing Rubric BUNDLE for 5th Grade with Checklist
ELA, Writing, Resources for Teachers, Grade 5, Rubrics, Teacher Tools, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Writing Rubrics and Checklists for 5th Grade. This 27-page bundle provides 5th grade teachers with the tools they need to support student growth in writing. Specifically, it includes informative, narrative, and opinion writing rubrics that use a 1-5 scale to assess introduction, support, organization, language/vocabulary, development/setting, plot/conflict, and conventions. Detailed checklists outlining the criteria students should meet for proficient writing are also provided. By providing students with clear expectations and examples of what quality writing looks like, teachers can confidently evaluate student work. The rubrics and checklists facilitate meaningful feedback and allow teachers to track growth over time. They are versatile resources that can be used for whole-class writing instruction, small group lessons, or individual writing conferences. Appropriate for a range of ability levels, these materials help develop 5th grade students into skilled, thoughtful writers. For many writing units for 3rd - 5th grade students and K-2nd grade that are specifically from the K-5 Treasures author of these products that are perfect to use with this rubric, click on the links below: Fall | Back to School Writing Prompt BUNDLE! 3rd-5th Grade Thanksgiving Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Winter Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Christmas Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Prompts for 3rd-5th Grade Valentine's Day Writing Activities for 3rd - 5th Grade: Narrative, Opinion, and Informative President's Day Writing Activities for 3rd - 5th Grade: Narrative, Opinion, and Informative Spring Narrative Writing, Spring Opinion Writing, and Spring Informative Writing Prompts for 3rd - 5th Grade Easter Narrative Writing, Easter Opinion Writing, and Easter Informative Writing Prompts for 3rd - 5th Grade K-2nd Grade Writing Units SUMMER ESL Writing Prompts and Drawing for K-2nd Grade Spring Narrative Writing, Spring Opinion Writing, and Spring Informative Writing Prompts with Vocabulary Words for K-2nd Grade For other rubrics for more grades, click on the links below: Writing Rubric BUNDLE for 3rd Grade with Checklist Writing Rubric BUNDLE for 4th Grade with Checklist Writing Rubric BUNDLE for 5th Grade with Checklist
Author K-5 Treasures
Tags Writing Rubrics, Opinion Writing Rubric, Informative Writing Rubric, Writing Rubric For 5th Grade, 5th Grade Writing Rubric, Narrative Writing Rubric, 5th Grade Writing Assessment, Writing Assessment
Shooting the Moon Choice Board and Rubric
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Creative Writing, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 4, 5, 6, Rubrics, Teacher Tools
Choice boards are a great way to reach many interests and abilities in diverse classrooms. Whether needing to differentiate higher or lower, the variety of assignment options allows for student choice at their appropriate response level, and allows teachers to see what students truly grasp from the texts they are reading. Shooting the Moon, written by Frances O'Roark Dowell is a novel appropriate for 4th through 6th grades. The choice board includes nine activities and multiple rubrics for teacher choice in grading. The tasks are as follows: learning how to play gin (following directions) putting together a timeline (social studies cross curricular) letter writing (plot) collage options (2 - one text related one personal) research and reporting (plot + nonfiction reading) supporting veterans research and presentation (persuasive writing) compare and contrasting (characters) paragraph writing Each activity included either has a direction sheet with specific instructions or an actual worksheet to guide them through the tasks they fill out. The expectation is set for students to complete three activities in a tic-tac-toe format, but can be utilized in different ways in each classroom. Rubrics are included that allow for open response (and more information included from students), as well as teacher choice in how to assess student knowledge. Tags: choice boards, reading, writing, social studies, differentiated learning, student choice, rubrics, cross curricular File Types: PDF Number of Pages: 20
Author Kel's Klass
Tags Choice Boards, Reading, Writing, Differentiated Learning, Student Choice, Rubrics, Cross Curricular, Social Studies
Dear Mr. Henshaw Choice Board and Rubric
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Creative Writing, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 2, 3, 4, Rubrics, Teacher Tools
Choice boards are a great way to reach many interests and abilities in diverse classrooms. Whether needing to differentiate higher or lower, the variety of assignment options allows for student choice at their appropriate response level, and allows teachers to see what students truly grasp from the texts they are reading. Dear Mr. Henshaw, written by Beverly Cleary, is a novel appropriate for 2nd through 4th grades. The choice board includes nine activities and multiple rubrics for teacher choice in grading. The tasks are as follows: read and research an author design a lunchbox trap (science integration) respond to questions from an author's perspective collage building (theme) character map creation (character + plot) letter writing compare and contrasting (new vocabulary included) map skills (map included, social studies integration) paragraph writing Each activity included either has a direction sheet with specific instructions or an actual worksheet to guide them through the tasks they fill out. The expectation is set for students to complete three activities in a tic-tac-toe format, but can be utilized in different ways in each classroom. Rubrics are included that allow for open response (and more information included from students), as well as teacher choice in how to assess student knowledge. Tags: choice boards, reading, writing, social studies, map skills, differentiated learning, student choice, rubrics, cross curricular File Types: PDF Number of Pages: 17
Author Kel's Klass
Tags Choice Boards, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Map Skills, Differentiated Learning, Student Choice, Rubrics, Cross Curricular
Word Study and Vocabulary Strategies Guided Reading Lesson Plans
ELA, Reading, Writing, Elementary, Activities, Teacher Tools, Games, Projects, Assessments, Lesson Plans, Quizzes and Tests, Rubrics
Introduce or review (test prep!) your students’ word comprehension skills with this engaging 10-day mini-unit designed to make vocabulary learning interactive and effective! Perfect for upper elementary or middle school classrooms, this resource dives into Greek and Latin roots, word work strategies, guided reading and word comprehension through a variety of vocabulary activities and vocabulary games. What’s Included: Daily Lessons & Word Work: Explore prefixes, suffixes, Greek and Latin root words, dictionary and thesaurus skills, context clues, analogies, homophones, homonyms, homographs, synonyms, and antonyms through fun, hands-on activities, interactive notes, and creative projects. Vocabulary Activities & Games: Engage students with word work strategies like flashcards, sentence strip tasks, word art, creative writing and class sharing to reinforce understanding. Work Designed for Fun: Assignments (either classwork or homework) such as the “Make Your Own Word” Flip Book and creative writing tasks keep students motivated while reinforcing key concepts. Cumulative Test: Conclude the unit with a comprehensive Greek and Latin Roots Test (Day 11), complete with an answer key for easy grading or choose from different word part projects that include rubrics for assessment. Flexible Lesson Options: Expand the Unit: Add more practice, vocabulary games, or activities to focus on specific Greek and Latin roots or word comprehension strategies. Shorten the Unit: Focus only on Greek and Latin root words for a streamlined approach. Why Teachers Love It: Interactive & Fun: From word work activities to group study games, students will love the variety of vocabulary strategies and tools included. Adaptable for Every Classroom: Flexible design makes it easy to fit your schedule. Homework tasks can also double as in-class or center work for classrooms with limited homework policies. Prep Made Simple: Print-and-go packets, curated video resources, and minimal setup required! Teacher Prep Checklist: Print the “A Study of Words” packet for each student. Gather materials like sentence strips, index cards, and any required tech tools. Preview videos and websites from the Day-by-Day Plan. With this word work and vocabulary strategies mini-unit, you’ll empower students to unlock the meaning of words, improve their comprehension, and build essential vocabulary skills through fun and interactive word work strategies. Watch their confidence grow as they master etymology and the wonderful world of words!
Author Kel's Klass
Tags Greek And Latin Roots, Word Work, Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Content Clues, Guided Reading Lesson Plans
Unschooled Choice Board and Rubric
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Creative Writing, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 4, 5, 6, Rubrics, Teacher Tools
Choice boards are a great way to reach many interests and abilities in diverse classrooms. Whether needing to differentiate higher or lower, the variety of assignment options allows for student choice at their appropriate response level, and allows teachers to see what students truly grasp from the texts they are reading. Unschooled, written by Allan Woodrow is a novel appropriate for 4th through 6th grades. The choice board includes nine activities and multiple rubrics for teacher choice in grading. The tasks are as follows: creating a book jacket (summarizing) designing strategies to deal with bullies (social emotional learning) persuasive writing + presentation (plot) personal collage understanding sportsmanship (theme) reflective writing + presentation compare and contrasting (characters) event planning (social studies cross curriculum with map skills) paragraph writing Each activity included either has a direction sheet with specific instructions or an actual worksheet to guide them through the tasks they fill out. The expectation is set for students to complete three activities in a tic-tac-toe format, but can be utilized in different ways in each classroom. Rubrics are included that allow for open response (and more information included from students), as well as teacher choice in how to assess student knowledge. Tags: choice boards, reading, writing, social studies, differentiated learning, student choice, rubrics, cross curricular File Types: PDF Number of Pages: 15
Author Kel's Klass
Tags Choice Boards, Reading, Writing, Differentiated Learning, Student Choice, Rubrics, Cross Curricular, Social Studies
Grading Rubric for Novel Response
ELA, Reading, Strategies, Writing, Not Grade Specific, Rubrics, Teacher Tools
Introducing the Grading Rubric for Novel Response A valuable teaching resource designed to support educators across all grade levels. The novelty of this product lies in its ability to provide definitive success criteria needed when crafting novel responses. It streamlines the process, enabling educators to efficiently direct students on how successfully respond to novels. Going Beyond Success Measures The Grading Rubric for Novel Response is not limited to just success measures. It takes formative assessment a step further with its built-in self-reflection module. This empowering feature encourages students to critically analyze their work and contemplate areas needing improvement post-grade receipt. Furthermore, it fosters an atmosphere of open communication between students and teachers by guiding them through individual growth journeys. Promoting Parental Involvement This product doesn't overlook the essential role of parents or guardians in education. As such, it thoughtfully provides space allocated specifically for their signature – promoting active participation in the student's progress. Versatile Application: One of the versatile facets of this resource is its widespread application across various subjects within Language Arts curriculum such as reading and writing along with emphasis imparting strategies. Gives Longevity: Equipped as a PDF file type, The Grading Rubric possesses longevity; you can readily access it whenever necessary sans worrisome limitations like version expiration or access discontinuation that software-based resources often impose. A Recapitulation: An Indispensable tool! An indispensable tool diligently crafted incorporating pedagogical principles beneficial for both students and teachers alike: guiding learners towards elevating writing skills whilst providing educators with concrete criteria for fair evaluation. With overall aim: To nurture investment towards effective comprehension techniques & boost enthusiasm about literary discourse thereby refining critical thinking skills – compiling into well-written novel responses! Help shape confident writers using our grading rubric today! This detailed grading rubric brings unprecedented clarity into classroom instruction - all at your fingertips! Wholly enhancing effectiveness while championing transparency between educator-student relationships has never been so straightforward before.
Author Resource Garden
Tags Novel Response, Grading Rubric, Self-reflection Module, Parental Involvement, Language Arts
DBQ Writing Guide & Evaluation Rubric
ELA, Writing, Research, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Rubrics, Teacher Tools
This resource is a DBQ Writing Guide & Evaluation Rubric. This will introduce students to Document Based Questions as well as reinforce this concept for other students. This packet is jam-packed with step-by-step guides and instructions to utilize DBQ effectively. Whether you need it printed or paperless, you get both options here. Follow the editable presentation and give students access to the resources and you're good to go. Evaluation rubrics are included to properly assess and assign grades to writing tasks.
Author Creating History
Tags Research, Writing Guide, Evaluation, Rubrics, Graphic Organizers, Dbq Layout
Kindergarten Writing Rubric
ELA, Writing, Handwriting, Preschool, Rubrics, Teacher Tools
This is a Kindergarten Writing Rubric for Kindergarten teachers to utilize. It comes in an editable PowerPoint, so you are able to tweak to fit your needs. A rubric for the first semester and second semester is included. Each semester is printed 2 per page. There are 3 measures for scoring in the first semester: 3 – Good 2 – Fair 1 – Needs improvement Students writing skills will be measured on 4 sections in the first semester: Student writes name on paper. Student begins sentence with a capital letter. Student has spaces between words. Student forms letters correctly. Students writing skills will be measured on 4 sections in the second semester: Sentences (conveys meaning in written form) Conventions (finger spaces, capitals, punctuation) Illustration Handwriting There are 4 measures for scoring in the second semester. This writing rubric is an effective way to data track your students’ writing skills. You can easily keep these rubrics organized and can even attach pieces of written work to them for evidence. Whenever you need to have a parent meeting, meeting with a school evaluator, or form small groups in your classroom, you will have rubrics such as this one to support your decisions.
Author Hook Learn and Tinker
Tags Sentences, Conventions, Capital Letters, Kindergarten, Writing Rubric, Writing Assessment, Data Folders, Data Tracking, Small Groups, Kindergarten Writing Assessment, Rubric For Kindergarten Writing, Kindergarten Rubrics, Kindergarten Rubric
News Story Writing Rubric
ELA, Writing, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Rubrics, Teacher Tools
This resource is a News Story Writing Rubric. Printed 2 per page, this rubric pairs well in your writing unit when students are writing a news story. This rubric covers content, organization, and mechanics.
Author The Language of Learning
Tags Writing Rubric, Student Rubric, News Story, Creative Writing, Literacy Center
Narrative Rubric Teacher Version
ELA, Writing, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Rubrics, Teacher Tools
This is a Narrative Rubric Teacher Version. This rubric comes with 4 different categories to score student work.
Author ELA Resources
Tags Narrative, Writing, Rubric, Writing Rubric, Writing Assessment, Teacher Guide, Grammar, Syntax
Animal Farm Ch 9: Eulogy for Boxer's funeral Creative Writing + rubric Google
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Rubrics, Teacher Tools
Animal Farm Eulogy Writing Assignment\nThis creative writing resource challenges students to eulogize Boxer's death from Animal Farm. Students will write a eulogy from the perspective of one of the animal characters that highlights Boxer's admirable traits and contributions to the farm. The Google Doc file includes clear guidelines on structuring the eulogy, suggestions for details to incorporate, and examples of effective eulogies. A rubric outlines expectations for content, organization, voice, word choice, and grammar. This standards-aligned writing assignment can be posted on Google Classroom and pairs well with a reading of Animal Farm. It provides an engaging way for students to synthesize their analysis of Boxer as a character while improving their informative writing abilities. With clear instructions and a rubric for assessment, this eulogy writing prompt facilitates rich creative writing skills.
Author The Red-Haired Reader
Tags Eulogy, Writing, Creative, Character, Analysis, Synthesis, Assignment
Narrative Rubric Student Version
ELA, Writing, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, Rubrics, Teacher Tools
This is a Narrative Rubric - Student Version. Students can use this rubric to grade their own written narratives or peer assess their classmates' writing. Directions are provided on the rubric for how to score work.
Author ELA Resources
Tags Narratives, Creative Writing, Writing Prompts, Student Rubric, Assessments, Writing Rubric, Personal Narrative Rubric, Rubrics For Personal Narratives
Grading Rubric for Poetry Slam Success
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Literature, Poetry, Not Grade Specific, Rubrics, Teacher Tools
Grading Rubric for Poetry Slam Success This distinguished tool, particularly focused on Creative Writing and Poetry, is essential for a multitude of educators, regardless of the grade level they teach. The chief function of this resource is to nurture students' poetry slam potential. It facilitates a simultaneous evaluation of students' writing and speaking abilities with its easy-to-navigate check-brics. The check-brics are tailored specifically towards fostering talents in poetry slams, thereby stimulating both creative thinking and public speaking skills. This resource isn't restricted to a specific grade - making it highly flexible for planning activities within one class or across different grades that differ in ability levels and complexity ranges. The content promotes the development of creativity, stimulates critical thinking while neatly and systematically organizing language arts instruction projects catering to higher-order skillets extending beyond four classroom walls. The grading rubrics offer an unbiased foundation for scoring student performances – ensuring fair assessment no matter how diverse your classroom might be. These objectives herald streamlined grading procedures while significantly increasing teaching efficacy. To sum up, with its balanced blend of fostering creative expression alongside clear evaluative guidelines, Grading Rubric for Poetry Slam Success becomes an essential element in any educator's toolkit– not only reinforcing learning outcomes but making pedagogical processes less strenuous yet more impactful!
Author Resource Garden
Tags Poetry Slam, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Language Arts, Critical Thinking
Research-Based Writing Rubric
ELA, Writing, Research, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Rubrics, Teacher Tools
This resource is a Research-Based Writing Rubric. When students are getting ready to write an informative research-based piece, this rubric is a great tool to score it. This rubric covers: - Conventions - Organization - Quality of information - Citing reliable sources - Research process/notes
Author The Language of Learning
Tags Research, Report, Writing, Rubric, Assessment, Research Rubric