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BacaBoost is an innovative reading assessment tool designed to support the integration of academic reading and writing. Developed for the Academic Reading and Writing course, BacaBoost employs a structured digital matrix to guide students in analyzing assigned texts with purpose and focus prior to essay writing. The tool encourages learners to extract key ideas, paraphrase effectively, and organize relevant information to support their arguments in writing. Developed using Microsoft Excel for ease of access and scalability, BacaBoost scaffolds critical reading strategies aligned with course learning outcomes (CLOs), while promoting academic integrity through responsible source use. A significant feature of BacaBoost is its rubric-based auto-calculated marking system that helps streamline assessment for instructors and provide immediate, transparent feedback to students.By fostering critical engagement with texts, structured thinking, and evidence-based writing, BacaBoost elevates academic literacy and empowers students to produce coherent, well-supported essays. . BacaBoost is flexible and adaptable across various disciplines, making it a sustainable tool for improving reading-to-writing competencies in higher education.