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Extended constructed response (ECR)

Full essays: informational, argumentative, opinion and narrative. Usually scored on several traits, such as development and organization plus conventions.

Short constructed response (SCR)

A paragraph or two answering a text-based question. Usually a short point scale focused on a clear answer backed by evidence.

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549 rubrics across 50 states. Open a state to see each rubric.

Alabama writing rubrics

7 rubrics · Grades 4 to 12 · 7 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Informative/Explanatory, Narrative, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 4-5 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 7 & 8 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 8 - ArgumentativeECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Alaska writing rubrics

9 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 9 ECR

ACT, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay, Text Based Explanatory (TBE) and Supporting an Opinion or Claim (SOC), WIDA Writing Model

  • Grade 3 - Text-Based Explanatory (TBE) and Supporting an Opinion or Claim (SOC)ECR
  • Grades 3-12 WIDA Model Writing RubricECR
  • Grade 4-5 Text-Based Explanatory (TBE) and Supporting an Opinion or Claim (SOC)ECR
  • Grade 6-8 - Text-Based Explanatory (TBE) and Supporting an Opinion or Claim (SOC)ECR
  • Grade 9 - Text-Based Explanatory (TBE) and Supporting an Opinion or Claim (SOC)ECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Arizona writing rubrics

8 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 8 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Informative/Explanatory, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grade 3-5 - Informative-ExplanatoryECR
  • Grade 3-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grade 6-8 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grade 6-8 - Informative-ExplanatoryECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Arkansas writing rubrics

7 rubrics · Grades 6 to 12 · 7 ECR

ACT, Argumentation, Informative/Explanatory, Narrative, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grade 6-11 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 6-11 - ArgumentationECR
  • Grades 6-HS - NarrativeECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

California writing rubrics

9 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 9 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Informative/Explanatory, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 3-5 Informative-Explanatory Writing RubricECR
  • Grades 3-5 Opinion Writing RubricECR
  • Grades 3-8 Narrative Writing RubricECR
  • Grade 6-11 Argumentative Writing RubricECR
  • Grade 6-12 - Explanatory Writing RubricECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Colorado writing rubrics

8 rubrics · Grades 4 to 12 · 8 ECR

ACT, Literary Analysis and Research Simulation, Narrative, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grade 4-5 - Narrative Task (NT)ECR
  • Grades 4-5 - Research Simulation Task (RST) and Literary Analysis Task (LAT)ECR
  • Grade 6-8 - Narrative Task (NT)ECR
  • Grades 6-8 - Research Simulation Task (RST) and Literary Analysis Task (LAT) (Copy)ECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Connecticut writing rubrics

9 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 9 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Explanatory, Informational, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 3-5 - InformationalECR
  • Grades 3-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grades 3-8 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 6-11 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grades 6-11 - ExplanatoryECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Delaware writing rubrics

9 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 9 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Explanatory, Informational, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 3-5 - InformationalECR
  • Grades 3-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grades 3-8 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 6-11 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grades 6-11 - ExplanatoryECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Florida writing rubrics

8 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 8 ECR

ACT, Argumentation, Expository, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 4-6 ArgumentationECR
  • Grades 4-6 ExpositoryECR
  • Grades 7-10 ArgumentationECR
  • Grades 7-10 ExpositoryECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Georgia writing rubrics

11 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 11 ECR

ACT, Essay, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grade 3: 8-Point, 3-TraitECR
  • Grade 4: 8-Point, 3-TraitECR
  • Grade 5: 8-Point, 3-TraitECR
  • Grade 6: 8-Point, 3-TraitECR
  • Grade 7: 8-Point, 3-TraitECR
  • Grade 8: 8-Point, 3-TraitECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR
  • Literature & Composition II: 8-Point, 3-TraitECR

Hawaii writing rubrics

9 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 9 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Explanatory, Informational, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 3-5 - InformationalECR
  • Grades 3-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grades 3-8 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 6-11 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grades 6-11 - ExplanatoryECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Idaho writing rubrics

9 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 9 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Explanatory, Informational, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 3-5 - InformationalECR
  • Grades 3-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grades 3-8 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 6-11 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grades 6-11 - ExplanatoryECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Illinois writing rubrics

11 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 11 ECR

ACT, Narrative, Research Simulation & Literary Analysis, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grade 3 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 3 - Research Simulation Task (RST) & Literary Analysis Task (LAT)ECR
  • Grade 4-5 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 4-5 - Research Simulation Task (RST and Literary Analysis Task (LAT)ECR
  • Grade 6-8 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 6-8 - Research Simulation Task (RST) and Literary Analysis Task (LAT)ECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Indiana writing rubrics

9 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 9 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Explanatory, Informative, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 3-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grades 3-8 - InformativeECR
  • Grades 3-8 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 6-8 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grade 7 - ExplanatoryECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Iowa writing rubrics

5 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 5 ECR

6+1 Rubric, ACT, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 3-12 - 6+1 Trait Writing RubricsECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Kansas writing rubrics

13 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 13 ECR

ACT, Argument, Informative/Explanatory, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grade 3-5 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 3-5 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 3-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grades 6-8 - ArgumentECR
  • Grades 6-8 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 6-8 - NarrativeECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • High School - ArgumentECR
  • High School - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • High School - NarrativeECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Kentucky writing rubrics

19 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 19 ECR

ACT, Argument, Informative/Explanatory, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grade 3 - OpinionECR
  • Grade 4 - OpinionECR
  • Grade 5 - OpinionECR
  • Grade 6 - ArgumentECR
  • Grade 6 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grade 6 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 7 - ArgumentECR
  • Grade 7 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grade 7 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 8 - ArgumentECR
  • Grade 8 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 9-10 - ArgumentECR
  • Grades 9-10 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR
  • Grades 11-12 - ArgumentECR
  • Grades 11-12 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR

Louisiana writing rubrics

14 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 14 ECR

ACT, Essay, Literary Analysis and Research Simulation, Narrative, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grade 3 - Literary Analysis Task (LAT) and Research Simulation Task (RST)ECR
  • Grade 3 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 3 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 4-5 - Literary Analysis Task (LAT) and Research Simulation Task (RSTECR
  • Grades 4-5 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 6-10 - Literary Analysis Task (LAT) and Research Simulation Task (RST)ECR
  • Grades 6-10 - NarrativeECR
  • English I & II - Literary Analysis Task (LAT) and Research Simulation Task (RST)ECR
  • English I & II - NarrativeECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR
  • EOC English III ContentECR

Maine writing rubrics

12 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 12 ECR

ACT, Argument, Informative, Literary Analysis and Research Simulation, Narrative, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grade 3 - Literary Analysis Task (LAT) and Research Simulation Task (RST)ECR
  • Grades 4-5 - Literary Analysis Task (LAT) and Research Simulation Task (RST)ECR
  • Grades 4-5 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 6-10 - Literary Analysis Task (LAT) and Research Simulation Task (RST)ECR
  • Grades 6-10 - NarrativeECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR
  • Grades 11-12 - ArgumentECR
  • Grades 11-12 - InformativeECR
  • Grades 11-12 - NarrativeECR

Maryland writing rubrics

14 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 14 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Informative/Explanatory, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grade 3 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grade 3 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 3 - OpinionECR
  • Grades 4-5 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 4-5 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 4-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grade 6 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grades 6-8 and 10th - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 6-8 and 10th - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 7-8 and 10th - ArgumentativeECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Massachusetts writing rubrics

11 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 11 ECR

ACT, Essay, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grade 3 - EssayECR
  • Grade 4 - EssayECR
  • Grade 5 - EssayECR
  • Grade 6 EssayECR
  • Grade 7 - EssayECR
  • Grade 8 - EssayECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR
  • Grade 10 - EssayECR

Michigan writing rubrics

9 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 9 ECR

ACT, Informative, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 3-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grades 3-6 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 7-8 - NarrativeECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR
  • Grades 11-12 - InformativeECR
  • Grades 11-12 - NarrativeECR

Minnesota writing rubrics

9 rubrics · Grades 4 to 12 · 9 ECR

ACT, Argument, Literary Analysis and Research Simulation, Narrative, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 4-5 - Literary Analysis Task (LAT) and Research Simulation Task (RST)ECR
  • Grades 4-5 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 6-10 - Literary Analysis Task (LAT) and Research Simulation Task (RST)ECR
  • Grades 6-10 - NarrativeECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR
  • Grades 11-12 - ArgumentECR

Mississippi writing rubrics

10 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 10 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Expository, Informative/Explanatory, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 3-5 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 3-5 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 3-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grades 6 - English II - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grades 6 - English II - ExpositoryECR
  • Grades 6 - English II - NarrativeECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Missouri writing rubrics

10 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 10 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Essay, Informative/Explanatory, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 3-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grades 3-8 - Informational/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 3-8 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 6 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grades 7-8 - ArgumentativeECR
  • EOC English I & II - EssayECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Montana writing rubrics

7 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 7 ECR

ACT, Essay, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grade 3 - Essay - Mastery Guide AssessmentECR
  • Grades 4-5 - Essay - Mastery Guide AssessmentECR
  • Grades 6-8 - Essay - Mastery Guide AssessmentECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Nebraska writing rubrics

9 rubrics · Grades 4 to 12 · 9 ECR

ACT, Argument, Literary Analysis and Research Simulation, Narrative, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 4-5 - Literary Analysis Task (LAT) and Research Simulation Task (RST)ECR
  • Grades 4-5 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 6-10 - Literary Analysis Task (LAT) and Research Simulation Task (RST) (Copy)ECR
  • Grades 6-10 - NarrativeECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR
  • Grades 11-12 - ArgumentECR

Nevada writing rubrics

9 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 9 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Explanatory, Informational, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 3-5 - InformationalECR
  • Grades 3-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grades 3-8 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 6-11 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grades 6-11 - ExplanatoryECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

New Hampshire writing rubrics

12 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 12 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Informative/Explanatory, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 3-5 - Informative-Explanatory Short EssayECR
  • Grades 3-5 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 3-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grade 6 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grade 6 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 6-8 - Informative-ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 7-8 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grades 7 - High School - NarrativeECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

New Jersey writing rubrics

10 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 10 ECR

ACT, Literary Analysis and Research Simulation, Narrative, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grade 3 - Literary Analysis Task (LAT) and Research Simulation Task (RST)ECR
  • Grades 3 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 4-5 - Literary Analysis Task (LAT) and Research Simulation Task (RST)ECR
  • Grades 4-5 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 6-11 - Literary Analysis Task (LAT) and Research Simulation Task (RST)ECR
  • Grades 6-11 - NarrativeECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

New Mexico writing rubrics

12 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 12 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Informative, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 3-5 - InformativeECR
  • Grades 3-5 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 3-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grade 6 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grade 6 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 6-8 - InformativeECR
  • Grades 7-8 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grades 7-8 - NarrativeECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

New York writing rubrics

12 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 12 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Essay, Informative/Explanatory, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grade 3 - EssayECR
  • Grade 4 - EssayECR
  • Grade 5 - EssayECR
  • Grade 6 - EssayECR
  • Grade 7 - EssayECR
  • Grade 8 - EssayECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • NY High School Regents - Argumentative EssayECR
  • NY High School Regents - Informative/Explanatory EssayECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

North Carolina writing rubrics

5 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 5 ECR

ACT, Essay, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • EssayECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

North Dakota writing rubrics

17 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 17 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Informative, Informative/Explanatory, Narrative, Opinion, Persuasive, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grade 3 - InformativeECR
  • Grade 3 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 3 - OpinionECR
  • Grades 4-5 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grades 4-5 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 4-5 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 6 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grades 6-8 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 6-8 NarrativeECR
  • Grades 7-8 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grades 9-10 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 9-10 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 9-10 - PersuasiveECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Ohio writing rubrics

8 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 8 ECR

ACT, Argumentation, Informative/Explanatory, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 3-5 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 3-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grades 6 - High School - ArgumentationECR
  • Grades 6 - High School - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Oklahoma writing rubrics

10 rubrics · Grades 5 to 12 · 10 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Informative, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grade 5 - InformativeECR
  • Grade 5 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 5 - OpinionECR
  • Grade 8 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grade 8 - InformativeECR
  • Grade 8 - NarrativeECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Oregon writing rubrics

9 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 9 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Explanatory, Informational, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 3-5 - InformationalECR
  • Grades 3-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grades 3-8 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 6-11 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grades 6-11 - ExplanatoryECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Pennsylvania writing rubrics

8 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 7 ECR · 1 SCR

ACT, Essay, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay, Short Response, Text Dependent Analysis

  • Basic RubricECR
  • Grades 4-8 - Text Dependent AnalysisECR
  • Grades 4-8 - Text Dependent AnalysisECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR
  • Grade 3 - Short Answer (SA)SCR

Rhode Island writing rubrics

7 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 6 ECR · 1 SCR

ACT, Essay, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay, Short Response

  • Grades 3-5 - EssayECR
  • Grades 6-8 - EssayECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR
  • Graded 3-4 - Short ResponseSCR

South Carolina writing rubrics

9 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 9 ECR

ACT, Inform, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay, Text Dependent Analysis

  • Grade 3 - Text Dependent Writing (TDW) - To Convey an Experience (Real or Imagined)ECR
  • Grade 4 - Text Dependent Writing (TDW) - To Convey an Experience (Real or Imagined)ECR
  • Grade 5 - Text Dependent Writing (TDW) - To Persuade (through Argument)ECR
  • Grade 6 - Text Dependent Writing (TDW) - To Persuade (through Argument)ECR
  • Grades 7-8 - Text Dependent Writing (TDW) to InformECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

South Dakota writing rubrics

9 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 9 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Explanatory, Informational, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 3-5 - InformationalECR
  • Grades 3-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grades 3-8 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 6-11 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grades 6-11 - ExplanatoryECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Tennessee writing rubrics

20 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 20 ECR

ACT, Argument, Informative/Explanatory, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay, TN Ready

  • Grade 3 - TN ReadyECR
  • Grade 4 - TN Ready - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 4 - TN Ready - OpinionECR
  • Grades 4 TN Ready - Informational/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grade 5 - TN Ready - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 5 - TN Ready - OpinionECR
  • Grades 5 TN Ready - Informational/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 6-7 - ArgumentECR
  • Grades 6-7 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 6-8 - Informational/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grade 8 - ArgumentECR
  • Grade 8 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 9-10 - Informational/ExplanatoryECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • Grades 9-12 - ArgumentECR
  • Grades 9-12 - NarrativeECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR
  • Grades 11-12 - Informational/ExplanatoryECR

Texas writing rubrics

25 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 16 ECR · 9 SCR

ACT, Argumentative, Expository, Formative, Grammar/Revision, Informational, Narrative, Reading/Analysis, Reflective, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • TELPAS Writing Rubric - Grades 2 and 3 - Informational EssayECR
  • TELPAS Writing Rubric - Grades 2 and 3 - Narrative EssayECR
  • TELPAS Writing Rubric - Grades 2 and 3 - Procedural EssayECR
  • Grades 3-5 - ECR - Reading Language Arts - InformationalECR
  • Grades 3–5 - ECR - Reading Language Arts - Argumentative/OpinionECR
  • Grades 3–5 - ECR - Spanish Reading Language Arts - Argumentative and OpinionECR
  • Grades 3–5 - ECR - Spanish Reading Language Arts - InformationalECR
  • TELPAS Writing Rubric - Grades 4-12 ExpositoryECR
  • TELPAS Writing Rubric - Grades 4-12 NarrativeECR
  • TELPAS Writing Rubric - Grades 4-12 ReflectiveECR
  • Grades 6-ECII - ECR - Reading Language Arts - Argumentative/OpinionECR
  • Grades 6-ECII - ECR - Reading Language Arts - InformationalECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR
  • Grades 3-5 - SCR - Reading Language Arts - Grammar/RevisionSCR
  • Grades 3-5 - SCR - Reading Language Arts - Reading/AnalysisSCR
  • Grades 3-5 - SCR - Science/Social Studies - AnalysisSCR
  • Grades 3-5 - SCR - Spanish Reading Language Arts - Grammar/RevisionSCR
  • Grades 3-5 - SCR - Spanish Reading Language Arts - Reading/AnalysisSCR
  • Grades 3-5 - SCR - Spanish Science/Social Studies - Reading/AnalysisSCR
  • Grades 6 - High School - SCR - Science/Social Studies - AnalysisSCR
  • Grades 6-EC II - SCR - Reading Language Arts - Grammar/RevisionSCR
  • Grades 6-EC II - SCR - Reading Language Arts - Reading/AnalysisSCR

Utah writing rubrics

12 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 12 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Informative/Explanatory, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grade 3 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 3-5 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 3-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grade 4 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 5 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 6 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grades 6-11 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 7-11 - ArgumentativeECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Vermont writing rubrics

28 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 28 ECR

ACT, Argument, Informative/Explanatory, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grade 3 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grade 3 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 3 - OpinionECR
  • Grade 4 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grade 4 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 4 - OpinionECR
  • Grade 5 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grade 5 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 5 - OpinionECR
  • Grade 6 - ArgumentECR
  • Grade 6 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grade 6 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 7 - ArgumentECR
  • Grade 7 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grade 7 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 8 - ArgumentECR
  • Grade 8 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grade 8 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 9-10 - ArgumentECR
  • Grades 9-10 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 9-10 - NarrativeECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR
  • Grades 11-12 - ArgumentECR
  • Grades 11-12 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 11-12 - NarrativeECR

Virginia writing rubrics

7 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 7 ECR

ACT, High School/EOC, Middle School, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay, Upper Elementary

  • Grades 3-5 - Upper ElementaryECR
  • Grades 6-8 - Middle SchoolECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • High School Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Washington writing rubrics

13 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 13 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Explanatory, Informational, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 3-5 - InformationalECR
  • Grades 3-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grades 3-5 - OpinionECR
  • Grades 3-8 - NarrativeECR
  • Grades 6-11 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grades 6-11 - ExplanatoryECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

West Virginia writing rubrics

8 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 8 ECR

ACT, Argumentation, Informative/Explanatory, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 3-5 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grade 6 - ArgumentationECR
  • Grades 6-8 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grades 7-8 - ArgumentationECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Wisconsin writing rubrics

22 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 22 ECR

ACT, Argumentative, Informative, Informative/Explanatory, Narrative, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grade 3 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grade 3 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 3 - OpinionECR
  • Grade 4 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grade 4 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 4 - OpinionECR
  • Grade 5 - Informative/ExplanatoryECR
  • Grade 5 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 5 - OpinionECR
  • Grade 6 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grade 6 - InformativeECR
  • Grade 6 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 7 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grade 7 - InformativeECR
  • Grade 7 - NarrativeECR
  • Grade 8 - ArgumentativeECR
  • Grade 8 - InformativeECR
  • Grade 8 - NarrativeECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

Wyoming writing rubrics

12 rubrics · Grades 3 to 12 · 12 ECR

ACT, Argument, Argumentative, Informative/Explanatory, Opinion, SAT - Argument Essay, SAT - Rhetorical Analysis, SAT - Synthesis Essay

  • Grades 3-5 - Opinion (Interim)ECR
  • Grade 5 - Informative/Explanatory (Summative)ECR
  • Grade 5 - Opinion (Summative)ECR
  • Grade 6 - Argumentative (Interim)ECR
  • Grades 6-11 - Informative/Explanatory (Interim)ECR
  • Grade 7-9 - Informative/Explanatory (Summative)ECR
  • Grades 7 & 9 - Argument (Summative)ECR
  • Grades 7-11 - Argumentative (Interim)ECR
  • ACT Writing RubricECR
  • SAT - Argument EssayECR
  • SAT - Rhetorical AnalysisECR
  • SAT - Synthesis EssayECR

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