WRITING:

ACT Alignment: Argumentation, Explanatory Writing & Technical Communication

The Build Your Own Catapult kit aligns with ACT Writing standards by strengthening students' ability to construct clear explanations, develop argumentative essays, and refine technical communication. Through structured writing exercises, students articulate scientific and engineering concepts, defend design choices using evidence, and edit technical documents for clarity. These activities help students develop logical organization, precise language, and analytical reasoning—essential skills for ACT Writing success and real-world STEM communication.

🔹 ACT Writing Rating Scale – Analytical & Technical Writing

(16-19) Developing clear and structured paragraphs.

(20-23) Using evidence to support claims in explanatory writing.

(24-27) Refining coherence and logical flow in engineering documentation.

(28-32) Constructing well-reasoned arguments on design improvements.

(33-36) Synthesizing data and engineering principles in persuasive writing.