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ACT Alignment: Technical Writing & Grammar

The ACT-aligned English component of the Build Your Own Catapult kit focuses on grammar, sentence structure, and clarity in technical writing. Students refine their editing skills by correcting grammatical errors, restructuring poorly written instructions, and improving clarity in engineering explanations. Through ACT-style questions, they practice identifying sentence errors, improving conciseness, and analyzing the effectiveness of written communication, ensuring they can convey complex STEM concepts with precision and accuracy.

🔹 ACT English Rating Scale – Grammar & Rhetorical Skills

(16-19) Identifying errors in technical descriptions.

(20-23) Editing for clarity and conciseness.

(24-27) Recognizing effectiveness in engineering writing.

(28-32) Refining writing for logical flow and precision.

(33-36) Synthesizing multiple sources for clear technical explanations.