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Common Core L.11-12.5 rubrics
Writer's mini-lessons for student-led grammar and writing instruction
Students are the teachers in this assignment, which serves as my grammar/writing instruction for my seniors in English 12 and in dual-credit English 12 and college Composition I. Students partner up and choose a topic to teach the rest of the class about. The mini-lessons are intended to be 10-15 minutes long with instruction and a short activity, and we start class with them on Wednesdays.
Topics are based on grades 11-12 Common Core grammar and writing concepts, though the topics are relevant
Easy Short Answer Rubric! Save time and simplify grading! Google Slides / PDF
This is my go-to rubric for short answers, especially with my first-term students who aren't ready for more complex writings and rubrics. Keep a stack of these handy, and you can score and comment on student writings quickly and easily! Common Core aligned, ready to print and use! To make this rubric as flexible as possible, I've included 6 different versions of this rubric! I've also included a .pdf and Google Slides, so you can find what works for you! Versions 1 and 2 are structured like chec
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9th - 12th
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Lamb to the Slaughter Writing Assessments - Essay Prompts and Editable Rubrics
This differentiated assessment offers three different written response options to evaluate students’ understanding of Roald Dahl’s “Lamb to the Slaughter.” Includes editable 4-level rubrics! Choose between an essay, paragraph, or narrative response using these literary analysis prompts.Included with these Lamb to the Slaughter Writing Prompts:✏️ Editable “Lamb to the Slaughter” Assessment Handouts - Google Docs®✏️ 3 Argumentative Essay Prompts✏️ 1 Narrative Writing Prompt✏️ Option for individua
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8th - 11th
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6 Trait 9 Point Rubric Bundle (compatible with AP Language & Composition
This bundle includes three separate rubrics for the three different essays on the AP Language and Composition exam:
1. Argument (response to short quote/topic)
2. Synthesis (argument using provided sources)
3. Rhetorical Analysis (analysis of text excerpt)
Each rubric breaks down the holistic description on the essay rubrics provided by the College Board for the AP Language and Composition exam essays into a 6 trait rubric. This allows students to see more specifically where they are doing well
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11th - 12th
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5 Scholastic Journalism Rubrics BUNDLE
Whether you're just thinking about starting a student newspaper, you're a new adviser, or you're a veteran adviser who's looking for new ideas, this is the essential bundle for you!
These are rubrics I created and used over 25+ years of advising student newspapers. The publications I advised won hundreds of state awards, and were awarded the National Scholastic Press Association's All-American status and were Pacemaker winners. The rubrics reinforce best practices in scholastic journalism, incl
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Mock Poetry Slam
Poetry helps bring a deeper understanding of the world around us. It is used to express emotions, reflect on life, and connect with others. Poetry is not just meant to be read, but heard and performed. A poetry slam can give students a way to explore emotional and intense topics while expressing themselves.In this mock poetry slam have your students create (or find) their own poem to perform for the class. According to the rubric, students will be graded on their ability to perform, as well as i
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9th - 12th
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Slave Narratives Federal Writers Project
From 1920-1930, the Library of Congress dispatched writers to record authentic slave narrative stories from the last remaining Americans who were enslaved before the Civil War. Hundreds of these true slave narrative stories are available online for students to read and research! This is a great project to add to any slave narrative unit!The Slave Narratives Federal Writers Project provides a curated list of 53 slave narrative stories for your students to choose from to create a research presenta
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Shakespeare's Macbeth Summative Test and Answer Key for High School
Eliminate assessment planning responsibilities and evaluate high school students' knowledge of plot and literary craft with this summative test covering William Shakespeare's Macbeth. An answer key is included, as well as a standards-based rubric for scoring essays in response to a prompt about Macbeth's moral deterioration and the variables contributing to it. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive version is avai
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9th - 12th
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Gothic Literature Activities
What makes a story Gothic? Help your students get a full understanding of Gothic elements with these fun activities!This product can be paired with any Gothic short story!First, introduce your students to the elements of Gothic literature by helping them identify Gothic elements in the media today! Students will then use Gothic images to begin writing their own Gothic story ideas. The Descriptive Gothic Language handout will help students recognize Gothic language in what they read as well as us
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Elements of Gothic Literature Bundle
Sensory Poem
Are you looking for a poetry writing assignment that will help your students develop their creative writing skills and connect with the works of famous transcendentalist poets? This sensory poetry writing assignment will have your students enjoying the outdoors, taking photographs of nature, reflecting, discussing, and writing poetry!This assignment asks students to take a photo walk in nature and use sensory details to observe and appreciate the beauty of the season. Students will then use the
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8th - 12th
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6 Trait 9 Point Rubric - Rhetorical Analysis (compatible with AP Language)
You may also purchase this rubric in a bundle of three rubrics.
This rubric breaks down the holistic description on the essay rubrics provided by the College Board for the AP Language and Composition exam essays into a 6 trait rubric. This allows students to see more specifically where they are doing well and where they need to improve as well as gives them a better idea of which areas of the essay (ideas/content, organization, diction, syntax, style, conventions) are most important. It is simp
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11th - 12th
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King Lear Test and Answer Key with Thematic Analysis Essay and Rubric
Eliminate assessment planning responsibilities and evaluate high school students' knowledge of plot and literary craft with this summative test covering William Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear. An answer key is included, as well as a standards-based rubric for scoring a thematic essay response tied to a significant quotation ("Time shall unfold what plighted cunning hides, / Who covers faults at last with shame derides"). Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF format
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9th - 12th
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High School Creative Writing Choice Board
This pack includes 19 different ways students can extend their learning in each of the CCSS strands of reading literature, informational texts, language, writing, and speaking and listening. You can use this as a required class project or as true extensions for students who are already meeting standards. With so many options, students have no problem choosing that in which they are most interested. Includes links to tools for most assignments as well as a rubric that is used to score any of t
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11th - 12th
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Rubric: Student Written Poem
This rubric is to be used to evaluate the poetry assignment within my Poetry Overview Bundle.
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9th - 12th
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