Simplify grading while supporting differentiated instruction across any ELA assignment.

This middle school ELA differentiated rubric provides a flexible, standards-aligned way to assess student work while allowing for student choice and varied response formats. Designed to work with any reading or writing task, this rubric helps teachers maintain consistent expectations without limiting how students demonstrate understanding.

Students can show mastery in different ways, while teachers use a single, clear rubric to evaluate performance across all submissions. This makes differentiation manageable, organized, and easy to implement.

This resource includes: ✓ Completed 4 point differentiated rubric (color version) ✓ Print-friendly black and white version ✓ Blank rubric template for customization ✓ Editable version for flexible use ✓ “How to Use” guide for easy implementation

Students can be assessed using this rubric across a variety of assignments, making it a reusable tool throughout the school year.

Perfect for: • Middle school ELA • Differentiated instruction • Writing assignments • Reading responses • Bell ringers / warm-ups • Projects and performance tasks • Standards-based grading • Holistic grading