Give students a copy of the rubric to refer to as they write their response to the reading selection. Preview the reading selection by reading the headings, if there are any. Think about why you are reading the selection and what you will be required to do when finished reading. Students read the selection. This is a learning experience, not a testing one.
Students write their response with copy of the rubric at hand.
Students revise, proofread, and recopy their written response. Show an anchor paper on the overhead. Using the rubric, the class assesses each sample and justifies their choice. Compare the class assessment with the state assessment. Do all four levels of anchor papers.