Read Write Richardson

Texas has created new rubrics to grade the Extended Constructed Response (ECR) and Short Constructed Response (SCR) on the RLA STTAR in grades 3-8! This product makes grading easier on YOU, and it allows students to self-reflect in a way they can understand. In the classroom, this product can be used in a variety of ways. The student-friendly language and emojis give kids a better understanding of the demands of an extended constructed response. Students can self-reflect on their own compositio

The new STAAR redesign features an Extended Constructed Response (ECR) where students are asked to respond with an informational or opinion composition. I created this PLANNING SHEET GRAPHIC ORGANIZER to guide students as they map out their thoughts before drafting. I have included a copy with words and blanks as well. Hopefully, this helps your kids tackle the new ECR!

With STAAR 2.0, 3rd through 5th graders are asked to write an extended constructed response (ECR) on the RLA STAAR test. These checklists serve as reference material for students to refer back to as they are writing. The checklists are a great visual and provide a "hands-on" approach to writing an essay. The large size is perfect to display as an anchor chart or to put in journals. The student-sized checklists can be printed out and checked off as students are writing their compositions. I hav