{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From Bubblegum to Argument Writing A Fun Way to Teach the Writing Rubric in Middle School ELA","description":"If your students stare blankly at rubrics or ignore them altogether, this episode is for you. In this episode of Two Middle School ELA Teachers, Shannon shares a fun, low-stakes, and unforgettable way to introduce students to what a rubric really is\u2014by blowing bubbles. You\u2019ll hear how she uses a bubble-blowing challenge to teach the two essential parts of a rubric (criteria and levels) and how that experience gives students the confidence to understand and use the SC READY argumentative writing rubric. In this episode, you'll learn: How to set up the bubblegum rubric activity  How to transition into the real writing rubric using student-friendly language How to run a fishbowl scoring activity that helps students internalize rubric expectations Why rubrics give students power\u2014and how to make that message stick Grab our free bubble gum rubric here!  ","author_name":"Two Middle School ELA Teachers","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/406889","html":"