How to Assign a Writing Benchmark

Now that you've learned about NoRedInk's admin-created Writing Benchmarks, let's learn how to assign one to your class! When your admin has created a Benchmark, you'll see a banner at the top of your Dashboard notifying you that the Benchmark has been assigned to the grade you teach. You will also see this notification at the top of your Assignment Library. 

❗ Don't see the Benchmark banner? Be sure your classes have grade levels assigned to them by checking your Manage Classes page.

To assign a Writing Benchmark, you can follow these steps:

1. On the banner, select Assign now.

2. You will be directed to your Assignment Library, where you’ll see the following details of the Benchmark: the name, the grade level, and the due date.

3. Select the blue arrow to continue. You can also select the eye icon to view the assignment from the student's view!
4. On the next page, you'll view the following information about the Benchmark:
   • The prompts and sources for writing
   • The minimum length
   • The grading framework chosen for the benchmark
   • The grading rubric
   • The estimated time it should take students to complete

💡 Since the Benchmark was created by your school or district's admin, you will not be able to edit the assignment's details on this page.

5. Select Continue at the bottom of the page to proceed to the final page.
6. On the final page, you'll select the classes that should take the Benchmark as well as the due date for your students to complete the work. Since due dates are set by admins when creating a Benchmark, late submissions cannot be accepted.

7. Once you've finalized the assignment, select Assign to send the Benchmark to your students.

💡 If you don't assign the recommended Benchmark by the due date, you will no longer have access to it. You'll need to reach out to your admin for an extension!

Additional Resources

• Learn about Writing Benchmarks
• Writing Benchmark Best Practices