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US curriculumGrades 6–8Grades 6–8 Argumentative Writing RubricMiddle-school argumentative writing — claim, organization, evidence, reasoning, response to another view, language. TA39 example for teacher review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced.Use in TA39Download
US curriculumGrades 9–10Grades 9–10 Argumentative Writing RubricHigh-school argumentative writing — claim, organization, evidence, reasoning, response to other views, style, language. TA39 example for review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced.Use in TA39Download
US curriculumGrades 11–12Grades 11–12 Argumentative Writing RubricLate-secondary argumentative writing — claim, structure, evidence depth, reasoning, counterclaim handling, voice, language control. TA39 example for review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced.Use in TA39Download
US curriculumGrades 6–8Grades 6–8 Explanatory Writing RubricMiddle-school explanatory and informational writing — focus, organization, development with evidence, style, language. TA39 example for teacher review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced.Use in TA39Download
US curriculumGrades 9–10Grades 9–10 Explanatory Writing RubricHigh-school explanatory writing — focus, structure, development, style, language. TA39 example for teacher review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced.Use in TA39Download
US curriculumGrades 11–12Grades 11–12 Explanatory Writing RubricLate-secondary explanatory writing — focus, structure, evidence depth, style, language precision. TA39 example for review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced.Use in TA39Download
US curriculumGrades 6–8Grades 6–8 Narrative Writing RubricMiddle-school narrative writing — orientation, narrative techniques, development, organization, style, language. TA39 example for teacher review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced.Use in TA39Download
US curriculumGrades 6–8Grades 6–8 Research / Source Synthesis RubricMiddle-school source-based research — focus, source selection, integration, synthesis, organization, language. TA39 example for teacher review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced source-use patterns.Use in TA39Download
US curriculumGrades 9–10Grades 9–10 Research / Source Synthesis RubricHigh-school source-based research — focus, source quality, integration, synthesis depth, organization, style. TA39 example for review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced source-use patterns.Use in TA39Download
US curriculumGrades 11–12Grades 11–12 Research / Source Synthesis RubricLate-secondary source-based research — focus, source quality, integration, synthesis sophistication, organization, voice. TA39 example for review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced source-use patterns.Use in TA39Download
US curriculumGrades 6–8Grades 6–8 Literary / Text Analysis RubricMiddle-school text-based literary analysis — focus, textual evidence, interpretation, organization, language. TA39 example for teacher review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced evidence patterns.Use in TA39Download
International curriculumIB Extended Essay Research RubricIB DP Extended Essay — 34 marks across five weighted criteria (focus, knowledge, analysis, evaluation, presentation). TA39 example for review and adaptation; not an official IB rubric.Use in TA39Download
US curriculumGrades 9–12Grades 9–12 Literary / Text Analysis RubricUpper-secondary text-based literary analysis — focus, textual evidence depth, interpretation, organization, style. TA39 example for review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced evidence patterns.Use in TA39Download
International curriculumGrade 8IB MYP Grade 8 Individuals and Societies — Source-Based Historical Analysis RubricIB MYP Year 3 source-based historical analysis — 24 marks across MYP Criteria A, B, and D. TA39 example for teacher review and adaptation; not an official IB document.Use in TA39Download
US curriculumGrade 9Grade 9 History Document-Based Question Essay RubricEarly-high-school history DBQ — thesis, document use, outside evidence, contextualization, argument structure. TA39 example for teacher review and adaptation; references Common Core WHST.9-10.Use in TA39Download
International curriculumIB DP English Language and Literature — Guided Literary Analysis RubricIB DP English Language and Literature guided analysis — 20 marks across four 5-mark criteria. TA39 example for teacher review and adaptation; not an official IB rubric.Use in TA39Download
International curriculumCambridge IGCSE Biology — Extended Response Scientific Explanation RubricCambridge IGCSE Biology extended response — holistic 0–6 mark guide with four diagnostic lenses (concept accuracy, reasoning, terminology, response completeness). TA39 example for review and adaptation.Use in TA39Download
International curriculumBritish National Curriculum Year 7 History — Narrative / Explanatory Account RubricKey Stage 3 Year 7 history account — 16 marks across four 4-mark criteria, using Emerging/Developing/Secure/Mastery descriptors. TA39 example for teacher review and adaptation.Use in TA39Download
International curriculumGrade 10CBSE Grade 10 English — Analytical / Argumentative Essay RubricCBSE Grade 10 English essay — 10 marks split content (4) / expression (3) / organisation (2) / grammar (1). TA39 example for teacher review and adaptation.Use in TA39Download
AnyGrade 1111th Grade Literary Analysis (Basic Writing Skills- Beginning of the Year)This is a feedback template for a basic literary analysis given at the beginning of the school year focusing on writing basics.Use in TA39
AnyArgumentative EssaySubject: English Language Arts Grade: 7th Grade Common Core Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1 – Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Summary: Students will write ...Use in TA39
AnyGrade 12Basic Essay - AP Literature, 12th GradeTake a look at this example of TA39 feedback for a 12th grade AP Literature writing assignment. The student essays respond to a prompt that asks them to analyze Nella Larsen's "Passing," specifically ...Use in TA39Download
AnyLiterary Analysis EssayCommon Core Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1 – Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including...Use in TA39
AnyGrade 11Literary Analysis Essay – 11th Grade ELASubject: English Language Arts Grade: 11th Grade (AP Level) Common Core Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1 – Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says ...Use in TA39
AnyMiddle schoolMiddle School – Qualitative AssessmentThis template stands out for its comprehensive AI instructions and structured approach to feedback delivery. Unlike simpler templates, it provides explicit guidance on language style, tone, and ...Use in TA39
AnySpecial Instructions Template - beyond rubricContext of The Assignment Students were asked to write a 5-paragraph argumentative essay comparing General Eisenhower's D-Day speech with President Bush's 9/11 speech, analyzing which is stronger ...Use in TA39
When a whole department needs to grade the same way
Everything above is self-serve. TA39 also runs a facilitated professional development program across one term, built around your own rubrics rather than a generic workshop.
Phase 1
Rubrics, before anyone grades
Pre-semester · 2–3 hoursYour own rubrics reviewed and tightened, so the feedback drafted against them has something to aim at.Phase 2
One assignment, graded together
During term · 2–2.5 hoursA live assignment worked through as a team, so a department arrives at the same judgment on the same draft.Phase 3
What the revisions showed
End of term · 2–4 hoursThe patterns across a term of drafts, and what they change about what gets taught next.Usually run by one assessment lead per department. Around 8 hours of their time across the term.
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