Rubrics for Grades 6-12

These useful and organized rubrics will allow both you and your students to evaluate student work successfully. For grades 6 through 12.

Blank Rubric This blank grid will make it easy for you to create rubrics. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. Comparison/Contrast Rubric Use this checklist to organize, revise, and proofread a comparison/contrast essay. Designing Rubrics to Fit Assignments Share an article that outlines ways to vary rubrics depending on the assignment. Elaboration Rubric This rubric will help students learn to elaborate sufficiently in their writing to support their primary objective. Fiction-Writing Content Rubric Analyze your student's fiction-writing with this organizational rubric. Grading the Writing of Your Students A list of general keys to grading your students' writing. How to Use and Grade Rubrics A brief description of the purpose of rubrics, as well as how to use and grade them. How to Use a Persuasive Essay Rubric Distribute an article that describes how to use two different kinds of persuasive essay rubrics. How to Use a Structure Rubric An explanation on how to properly use a structure rubric. Individual Pupil Checklist of Reading Skills A checklist to assess the reading level of your students. Narrative Scenario Rubric Distribute a rubric that instructs on how to write a narrative essay, focusing on the introduction and conclusion. Narrative Vignette Rubric Use this narrative vignette rubric to help students with the editing and revising of their stories. Notecard Evaluation Distribute a rubric that will evaluate a student's note taking skills during an assigned project. Oral Presentation Evaluation Evaluate oral presentations using this rubric. Persuasive Essay Rubric I Distribute a rubric that focuses on how to write a successful persuasive essay. Click here for Persuasive Essay Rubric II. Persuasive Essay Rubric II Distribute a rubric that concentrates on the organization and mechanics of a persuasive essay. Poster Evaluation Use this rubric to evaluate poster projects. Presentation Rubrics Use this rubric to support and instruct your students throughout the various stages of a presentation project. Revision Checklist This revision checklist is for students to complete after a writing assignment. Science Demonstration Observation Form Complete this form during a science demonstration to organize your thoughts. Sentence Structure Rubric This rubric will help students gain control of sentence structure in their writing. Short Story Rubric Use this short story rubric to revise and edit creative writing. Student Checklist of Literacy/Study Skills -- Middle/Upper Students can use this checklist to assess their competency with literacy/study skills. Student/Group Project Guide This guide will assist your students in organizing their thoughts before starting an assigned project. Literacy/Study Skills Observational Checklist -- Upper/Middle Use this checklist to assess a student's competency within literacy/study skills. Teacher's Form for Group Evaluation Evaluate students' participation and productivity within a group activity. This printable provides an excellent place to inform students of how one person's work in the group can affect all members. Writing Assignment Rubric Distribute a rubric that focuses on assessing persuasive and descriptive writing, as well as mechanics. Writing Skills Chart Use this chart to record the progress of your students' writing throughout the year. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.   Return to the Rubrics Library for Teachers