The full informational text about Sir Ernest Shackleton's Endurance expedition, designed as a reading passage for the 6th and 8th-grade combined STAAR Blitz.
A 5-point analytical rubric for assessing compare and contrast essays, focusing on thesis, organization, depth of analysis, and transition use.
A student-friendly self-assessment checklist for narrative writing, themed as a "Story Quest" with clear goals and reflection space.
A refined 5-point teacher-facing rubric for assessing narrative writing across plot, characters, sensory details, voice, and mechanics, designed for clear differentiation.
The answer key for the Strike Out Quiz, providing the correct answers and brief teacher notes for Part 4 of 'Casey at the Bat'.