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Changing the Grade

For Teachers 1st - 9th
How one school took the first few steps in changing the way we viewed our grading approaches and practices.
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Rules for Rubrics

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
How do you create an effective and fair rubric? Read this article to create the best rubric possible. 
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Compare and Contrast Essay Checklist

For Students 8th - 10th
Are you looking for a basic checklist your writers can use as they edit a peer's compare/contrast essay? Reviewers simply check yes or no for each of the criteria listed in three categories, and then use the space at the bottom of the...
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Things Fall Apart: Research, Writing & Presentation Project

For Teachers 9th - 11th
A great resource for your unit on Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart. Small groups conduct research about related topics (list included), write papers, present PowerPoint slide shows, and take a student-created test. Fill in a few gaps to...
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Picturing America: Images and Words of Hope from Romare Bearden and Langston Hughes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A carefully crafted three-day instructional activity integrates poetry and visual art. By analyzing and comparing Langston Hughes' poem "Mother and Son" and Romare Bearden's collage "The Dove," readers explore the theme of hope. The...
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Rubric for Research Papers

For Students 9th - 11th
This rubric is decent, but it doesn't provide a point allotment for each category. Use this as an outline to create a more comprehensive assessment for your writers' research papers. 
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Pattern Block Design

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this using pattern blocks to create a design worksheet, students read and apply criteria to create a design with pattern blocks, trace it, and draw lines of symmetry. Students complete four pattern block activities.
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Persuasive Writing Rubric

For Students 5th - 7th
In this writing rubric worksheet, learners will self asses persuasive writing. On a one to four scale, students will look for idea, key points, structure, word choice, and voice.
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Log Book Guidelines

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are given the guidelines for their log books. The log book first starts with what is the purpose of a log book. Then students have the instructions on how to organize a log book. From there student are given step by step...
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Assessment Rubric

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete their activities related to writing persuasive essays. As a class, they review the components and structure of a rubric. They use this information to write their final essay on educational opportunities at amusement parks.
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How Do You Plan For Your Writing ?

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this writing worksheet, students organize their thoughts for a story by creating an outline. Students use the rubric at the top to help ensure they have the components they need to write a great story.
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Producing Clear Directions-Trackers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Analyze directions for making and using a tracking stick. Young trackers will examine examples of clear, efficient directions by viewing a video explaining the directions for making and using a tracking stick. They will then write their...
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Freshman Science Project-Part 1A-Science Concept Map

For Students 9th
In this science project worksheet, students draw a concept map of their science project and use a rubric to determine their progress on their concept map.
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Interpreting Music Data Rubric

For Students 8th - 9th
In this interpreting music data rubric instructional activity, students use this rubric as an assessment tool. It is designed to evaluate the students' music presentation.
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How Did I Do?

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this self evaluation worksheet, learners use the rubric to grade themselves on a 4-3-2-1 scale. The rubric covers following directions, written work, pictures and effort.
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Treasure Presentation Rubric

For Students 8th - 9th
In this treasure presentation rubric worksheet, students explore and explain the context of a family treasure or Louisiana treasure found online or in community fieldwork and present their research as an exhibit, multimedia slide show,...
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Guideline For Book Reports

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the guidelines regarding their upcoming book report. As a class, they brainstorm opening statements to grab the reader's attention and what type of information to present. They must include an evaluation of...
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Following Directions Using Magic Tricks

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners recreate magic tricks in an effort to follow directions. They evaluate the clarity of their instructions and teach an apprentice how to perform a trick. They are evaluated using a rubric to note the clarity of their directions...
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Game Rubric

For Students 6th - 10th
In this game rubric learning exercise, students have the opportunity to evaluate a group project based on content, participation, group presentation, and construction.
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Number Stories 2: Self and peer Assessment

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students observe a video of a model classroom. In the video, children are creating a checklist outlining what makes a good number story. Students discuss teacher methods to ensure a task is accomplished. They discuss how to determine...