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Grades 6–8 Argumentative Writing Rubric
Middle-school argumentative writing — claim, organization, evidence, reasoning, response to another view, language. TA39 example for teacher review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced.
ViewGrades 9–10 Argumentative Writing Rubric
High-school argumentative writing — claim, organization, evidence, reasoning, response to other views, style, language. TA39 example for review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced.
ViewGrades 11–12 Argumentative Writing Rubric
Late-secondary argumentative writing — claim, structure, evidence depth, reasoning, counterclaim handling, voice, language control. TA39 example for review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced.
ViewGrades 6–8 Explanatory Writing Rubric
Middle-school explanatory and informational writing — focus, organization, development with evidence, style, language. TA39 example for teacher review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced.
ViewGrades 9–10 Explanatory Writing Rubric
High-school explanatory writing — focus, structure, development, style, language. TA39 example for teacher review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced.
ViewGrades 11–12 Explanatory Writing Rubric
Late-secondary explanatory writing — focus, structure, evidence depth, style, language precision. TA39 example for review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced.
ViewGrades 6–8 Narrative Writing Rubric
Middle-school narrative writing — orientation, narrative techniques, development, organization, style, language. TA39 example for teacher review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced.
ViewGrades 6–8 Research / Source Synthesis Rubric
Middle-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.
ViewGrades 9–10 Research / Source Synthesis Rubric
High-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.
ViewGrades 11–12 Research / Source Synthesis Rubric
Late-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.
ViewGrades 6–8 Literary / Text Analysis Rubric
Middle-school text-based literary analysis — focus, textual evidence, interpretation, organization, language. TA39 example for teacher review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced evidence patterns.
ViewGrades 9–12 Literary / Text Analysis Rubric
Upper-secondary text-based literary analysis — focus, textual evidence depth, interpretation, organization, style. TA39 example for review and adaptation; based on Smarter Balanced evidence patterns.
ViewGrade 9 History Document-Based Question Essay Rubric
Early-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.
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IB Extended Essay Research Rubric
IB 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.
ViewIB MYP Grade 8 Individuals and Societies — Source-Based Historical Analysis Rubric
IB 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.
ViewIB DP English Language and Literature — Guided Literary Analysis Rubric
IB 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.
ViewCambridge IGCSE Biology — Extended Response Scientific Explanation Rubric
Cambridge 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.
ViewBritish National Curriculum Year 7 History — Narrative / Explanatory Account Rubric
Key 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.
ViewCBSE Grade 10 English — Analytical / Argumentative Essay Rubric
CBSE Grade 10 English essay — 10 marks split content (4) / expression (3) / organisation (2) / grammar (1). TA39 example for teacher review and adaptation.
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