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Everything you need for middle school essay grading
AI-powered grading designed specifically for middle school teachers.
Thesis Development
Evaluates claim clarity and thesis strength appropriate for transitional writers.
Evidence Integration
Assesses how well students incorporate and explain textual evidence.
Transitional Writing
Feedback that bridges elementary and high school writing expectations.
Organization & Structure
Evaluates paragraph structure, logical flow, and essay organization.
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Set your rubric
Use your existing essay rubric or let AI generate one from your assignment.
Review & return
AI grades all submissions. Review results, make any tweaks, and return grades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about middle school essay grading.
How does it prepare students for high school?
Feedback focuses on developing skills they'll need in high school: stronger thesis statements, better evidence use, and more sophisticated organization.
Can it grade different essay types?
Yes! Argumentative, expository, narrative, literary analysis, and compare/contrast essays for grades 6-8.
Is feedback too advanced for middle schoolers?
No. Feedback is appropriately detailed—more than elementary but still accessible for adolescent learners.
Does it check citations?
Yes. It checks for proper citation format as students learn to credit sources.