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 Grade STAAR writing faster — with more consistency and clarity

 Grade STAAR writing faster — with more consistency and clarity

EnlightenAI helps Texas teachers grade STAAR writing assignments using TEA-aligned rubrics for grades 3–5 and 6–E2. Improve scoring accuracy, strengthen feedback, and support better writing — without adding to your workload.

EnlightenAI helps Texas teachers grade STAAR writing assignments using TEA-aligned rubrics for grades 3–5 and 6–E2. Improve scoring accuracy, strengthen feedback, and support better writing — without adding to your workload.

How it works for STAAR writing

Three simple steps to grade STAAR essays in minutes, not evenings

How it works for STAAR writing

Three simple steps to grade STAAR essays in minutes, not evenings

How it works for STAAR writing

Three simple steps to grade STAAR essays in minutes, not evenings

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Upload Student Responses

Import writing samples from Google Classroom, Canvas, or Word. EnlightenAI formats everything automatically.
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Upload Student Responses

Import writing samples from Google Classroom, Canvas, or Word. EnlightenAI formats everything automatically.
A screenshot of a digital interface displaying a menu with various options and text content.
1

Upload Student Responses

Import writing samples from Google Classroom, Canvas, or Word. EnlightenAI formats everything automatically.
A screenshot of a digital interface displaying a menu with various options and text content.
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Upload Student Responses

Import writing samples from Google Classroom, Canvas, or Word. EnlightenAI formats everything automatically.
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Upload Student Responses

Import writing samples from Google Classroom, Canvas, or Word. EnlightenAI formats everything automatically.
Screenshot of a digital interface showing two sections: one with data input prompts and another with a detailed explanation.
2

Upload Student Responses

Import writing samples from Google Classroom, Canvas, or Word. EnlightenAI formats everything automatically.
Screenshot of a digital interface showing two sections: one with data input prompts and another with a detailed explanation.
3

Upload Student Responses

Import writing samples from Google Classroom, Canvas, or Word. EnlightenAI formats everything automatically.
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3

Upload Student Responses

Import writing samples from Google Classroom, Canvas, or Word. EnlightenAI formats everything automatically.
A prompt asking if the user is ready to generate something, with options for engagement below.
3

Upload Student Responses

Import writing samples from Google Classroom, Canvas, or Word. EnlightenAI formats everything automatically.
A prompt asking if the user is ready to generate something, with options for engagement below.
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Upload Student Responses

Import writing samples from Google Classroom, Canvas, or Word. EnlightenAI formats everything automatically.
A prompt asking if the user is ready to generate something, with options for engagement below.

AI aligned to the STAAR Writing Rubric (Grades 3–8, English I & II)

EnlightenAI provides feedback and scoring aligned to the official STAAR writing rubric, including Organization and Development of Ideas and Conventions, for Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8, and English I & II.

Organization and Development of Ideas (STAAR Writing Rubric)

Evidence and Commentary (STAAR Extended Constructed Response)

Language and Conventions (STAAR Scoring Guide)

Task Alignment for STAAR Argumentative and Expository Writing

Aligned to Texas Education Agency (TEA) STAAR writing rubrics and scoring guides.

AP History & English

STAAR Writing

NY Regents

CAASPP / Smarter Balanced

Common Core

IB Diploma

ACT/SAT Writing

STAAR Grades 3–5 Writing

STAAR Grades 6–8 Writing

STAAR English I & II Writing

STAAR Argumentative Writing

STAAR English I & II Writing

STAAR Argumentative Writing

STAAR Grades 6–8 Writing

STAAR Expository Writing

STAAR English I & II Writing

STAAR Argumentative Writing

STAAR Expository Writing

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Built for Texas Writing Standards

AI that understands STAAR expectations — not generic writing

Supported STAAR Rubric Types

Grades 3–5 writing rubrics

Grades 6–8 writing rubrics

English I writing rubric

English II writing rubric

STAAR Argumentative (Grades 6–E2)

STAAR Expository (Grades 4–5 & Grade 7)

EnlightenAI aligns feedback and scoring to the categories that matter for STAAR:

Organization & Progression of the Essay

Development of Ideas / Evidence & Commentary

Use of Language, Conventions, and Clarity

Task Alignment (Argumentative / Expository / Informational)

Teaching Insights

Turn STAAR scoring into clear instructional direction

Teaching Insights

Turn STAAR scoring into clear instructional direction

Teaching Insights

Turn STAAR scoring into clear instructional direction

Teaching Insights

Turn STAAR scoring into clear instructional direction

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Consistency Across Grade Levels & Teams

Consistency Across Grade Levels & Teams

Reduce scoring variability and increase reliability

STAAR writing rubrics leave room for interpretation. EnlightenAI helps you:

Maintain consistent scoring across essays and classes

Calibrate expectations within departments

Avoid drift caused by fatigue or time pressure

Reinforce clear TEKS-aligned messaging to students

Insights for STAAR Writing Instruction

Insights for STAAR Writing Instruction

See class trends instantly — and teach from real data. EnlightenAI identifies patterns across:

Thesis or controlling idea

Development and progression

Evidence and elaboration

Sentence clarity and conventions

Common misconceptions

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Feedback students understand — and use

Specific, actionable guidance aligned to STAAR writing expectations

Feedback students understand — and use

Specific, actionable guidance aligned to STAAR writing expectations

Generic Feedback

“Needs more details.”

Vague

Unclear what to fix

EnlightenAI feedback:

“Your thesis is clear, but paragraph 2 needs more development. Add an example that directly supports your claim and explains how it connects to the prompt.”

Stronger evidence usage

Clearer organization

Better revisions

Higher writing stamina

Built to integrate

Works with your tools

Use EnlightenAI with the workflow you already have

Built to integrate

Works with your tools

Use EnlightenAI with the workflow you already have

Built to integrate

Works with your tools

Use EnlightenAI with the workflow you already have

Built to integrate

Works with your tools

Use EnlightenAI with the workflow you already have

Google Classroom

Canvas

Google Docs & Drive

Word Uploads

Teacher-Created Rubrics

TEA-aligned rubric

Teacher-Created Rubrics

TEA-aligned rubric

Google Classroom

Canvas

Google Docs & Drive

Word Uploads

Teacher-Created Rubrics

TEA-aligned rubric

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to all of your questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to all of your questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to all of your questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to all of your questions

Does EnlightenAI use the official STAAR writing rubrics?

Does EnlightenAI use the official STAAR writing rubrics?

Does EnlightenAI use the official STAAR writing rubrics?

Does EnlightenAI use the official STAAR writing rubrics?

Can I edit the AI’s scores or feedback?

Can I edit the AI’s scores or feedback?

Can I edit the AI’s scores or feedback?

Can I edit the AI’s scores or feedback?

Does this work for elementary, middle, and high school?

Does this work for elementary, middle, and high school?

Does this work for elementary, middle, and high school?

Does this work for elementary, middle, and high school?

Is student data secure?

Is student data secure?

Is student data secure?

Is student data secure?

Built for Texas Writing Standards

AI that understands STAAR expectations — not generic writing

Supported STAAR Rubric Types

Grades 3–5 writing rubrics

Grades 6–8 writing rubrics

English I writing rubric

English II writing rubric

STAAR Argumentative (Grades 6–E2)

STAAR Expository (Grades 4–5 & Grade 7)

EnlightenAI aligns feedback and scoring to the categories that matter for STAAR:

Organization & Progression of the Essay

Development of Ideas / Evidence & Commentary

Use of Language, Conventions, and Clarity

Task Alignment (Argumentative / Expository / Informational)

Built for Texas Writing Standards

AI that understands STAAR expectations — not generic writing

Supported STAAR Rubric Types

Grades 3–5 writing rubrics

Grades 6–8 writing rubrics

English I writing rubric

English II writing rubric

STAAR Argumentative (Grades 6–E2)

STAAR Expository (Grades 4–5 & Grade 7)

EnlightenAI aligns feedback and scoring to the categories that matter for STAAR:

Organization & Progression of the Essay

Development of Ideas / Evidence & Commentary

Use of Language, Conventions, and Clarity

Task Alignment (Argumentative / Expository / Informational)

Feedback Students Understand — and Use

Specific, actionable guidance aligned to STAAR writing expectations

Feedback Students Understand — and Use

Specific, actionable guidance aligned to STAAR writing expectations

Generic Feedback

“Needs more details.”

Vague

Unclear what to fix

EnlightenAI feedback:

“Your thesis is clear, but paragraph 2 needs more development. Add an example that directly supports your claim and explains how it connects to the prompt.”

Stronger evidence usage

Clearer organization

Better revisions

Higher writing stamina

Feedback Students Understand — and Use

Specific, actionable guidance aligned to STAAR writing expectations

Feedback Students Understand — and Use

Specific, actionable guidance aligned to STAAR writing expectations

Generic Feedback

“Needs more details.”

Vague

Unclear what to fix

EnlightenAI feedback:

“Your thesis is clear, but paragraph 2 needs more development. Add an example that directly supports your claim and explains how it connects to the prompt.”

Stronger evidence usage

Clearer organization

Better revisions

Higher writing stamina

AI STAAR Writing Grader for Texas Teachers