Creating English Rubrics that align with the Australian Curriculum.

As part of my teacher leader role in English/HASS this year, I have been working hard on the development of English Rubrics for our particular Genre studies.

The example below has been written in direct accordance with year 8 Australian Curriculum for English. Furthermore, the rubrics correlate with our MY Overview, which has been developed to cater for our diverse learners, particularly those struggling with core literacy skills.

Proficient Standards

5.1 Assess student learning Develop, select and use informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning. 5.2 Provide feedback to students on their learning Provide timely, effective and appropriate feedback to students about their achievement relative to their learning goals. 5.3 Make consistent and comparable judgements Understand and participate in assessment moderation activities to support consistent and comparable judgements of student learning.

5.4 Interpret student data Use student assessment data to analyse and evaluate student understanding of subject/content, identifying interventions and modifying teaching practice.

5.5 Report on student achievement Report clearly, accurately and respectfully to students and parents/carers about student achievement, making use of accurate and reliable records.

6.1 Identify and plan professional learning needs Use the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and advice from colleagues to identify and plan professional learning needs.

6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.