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Harkness Literature Discussion

Cycle Discussion Rubric

Class Discussion/Harkness Rubric

Rubric Code: AX49WXC

By jessicabrimmer

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Subject: English

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 9-12

Literature Discussion/Harkness
	Excellent (N/A)	Very Good (N/A)	Acceptable (N/A)	Needs Improvement (N/A)
Critical Thinking 30 %	Excellent Makes significant, in-depth, focused connections to previous comments, classes, coursework, or other texts and events. Consistently exhibits attention to detail and mastery of the material.	Very Good Makes focused connections to previous comments, classes, coursework, or other texts and events. Exhibits strong understanding of the material.	Acceptable Ideas expressed sometimes further the discussion, but often reiterate statements that have already been made. Exhibits some understanding of material. May make irrelevant comments.	Needs Improvement Ideas expressed rarely further the discussion, and frequently reiterate statements that have already been made. Occasionally exhibits understanding of material. Often makes irrelevant comments.
Collaboration 25 %	Excellent Makes clear, focused connections to peers' arguments or observations throughout the discussion. Commentary enriches the conversation and enhances the movement of the discussion.	Very Good Makes connections to peers' arguments or observations throughout the discussion. Commentary enhances the movement of the discussion.	Acceptable Makes connections to peers' arguments or observations throughout the discussion. Commentary occasionally enhances the movement of the discussion.	Needs Improvement Comments are rarely related to peers' arguments or observations. Commentary rarely enriches the conversation and enhances the movement of the discussion.
Textual References 20 %	Excellent Consistently cites and/or refers to specific of text, giving page number and passage location when applicable.	Very Good Generally cites or refers to text, but offers sweeping examples at times.	Acceptable Occasionally cites text, offering few sweeping or vague examples.	Needs Improvement Rarely cites text, offering mostly sweeping or vague statements.
Leadership & Participation 15 %	Excellent Does not dominate the conversation. Consistent, constructive participant; maintains control of emotions and deals effectively with disagreements; motivates others through exemplary behavior; helps promote inclusion and makes space for peers when needed.	Very Good A bit dominant; could encourage others to speak more. Could speak/respond a bit more consistently or constructively.	Acceptable On occasion, needs to be reminded to share time; does note participate consistently and/or constructively.	Needs Improvement Has been reminded on several occasions about being dominant; loses control of emotions.
Table Behavior 10 %	Excellent Listens very attentively. Addresses comments to peers, not just teacher. Uses names & eye contact, and body language reflects high level of engagement. Is always respectful of others' opinions.	Very Good Listens well. Can get sidetracked, but comments are usually related to discussion. Uses names and eye contact most of the time, and is engaged.<BR> Is respectful of others' opinions.	Acceptable Listens. Can be easily distracted. Uses names and eye contact some of the time, and is usually engaged. Is respectful of others' opinions.	Needs Improvement Listens sometimes. Rarely uses names and/or eye contact. Is withdrawn or quiet. Is sometimes respectful of others' opinions.

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English

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