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Shared Inquiry Log/Discussion 
The purpose of a Shared Inquiry is to achieve a deeper understanding about the ideas and values in a text. In a shared inquiry discussion, participants question and examine issues and ideas related to a text, and articulate different points-of-view about these issues. Students are required to support every statement with sound reasoning and appropriate examples.
Rubric Code: EX97CA4
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Shared Inquiry Discussion
  Exemplary

10 pts

Accomplished

9 pts

Developing

8 pts

Beginning

3 pts

Analysis and Reasoning

Exemplary

Uses specific evidence to back up opinions. Explains ideas clearly. Offers new ideas.
Accomplished

Refers to the text in general ways. Able to locate evidence in support of an idea. Attempts to explain ideas. May initiate a new idea.
Developing

Shows little evidence of knowledge regarding the text. Presents unexplained ideas.
Beginning

No evidence of knowledge regarding the text. Shows no interest in the text.
Discussion Skills

Exemplary

Speaks loudly and clearly. Builds on others' points of view. Speaks directly to other students rather than the teacher. Stays focused on the discussion. Pays attention when others speak.
Accomplished

Some difficulty with voice and tone. Occasionally contributes to the discussion. Strays from topic. Seems a little lost with the discussion. Often directs talking to the teacher instead of the students.
Developing

Soft voice and tone. Difficult to hear and understand. Unsure of the topic. Rarely contributes to the discussion. Seems lost with the discussion. Directs talking directly to the teacher most of the time. Becomes involved sporadically.
Beginning

Makes little or no contribution to the discussion. Speaks off topic. Attempts to obstruct the discussion process. Shows uninvolved attitude.
Alternative to Discussion

Exemplary

Response to essay question is thoughtful and compete. 4or more sentences. 2-3 pieces of evidence are used from the text that clearly supports the student's interpretation of the story and answer to the question.
Accomplished

Response to essay question is thoughtful and in complete sentences. Student uses evidence from the text that clearly supports the student's interpretation of the story and answer to the question.
Developing

Student answers the question with evidence from the story but the connection is not clear as to how that evidence supports the answer to the question.
Beginning

The student does not attempts answer or does not provide evidence from the story that supports their answer.
Consideration

Exemplary

Listens to others respectfully. Enters the discussion in a polite manner. Shares "air time" equally with others. Avoids hostile exchanges.
Accomplished

Pays attention to others when they speak. But enters the discussion by interrupting others.
Developing

Rarely pays attention when others speak. Shows disregard or disrespect for others ideas. Occasionally holds side discussions with other classmates, disrupting the seminar.
Beginning

Any combination of the following: Dominates the discussion. Makes personal criticisms of the ideas of others. Show disrespect. Does not pay attention to others. Often interrupts when others speak. Continually holds side discussions with other classmates, disrupting the seminar.
Preparation

Exemplary

The Building Your Answer/Shared Inquiry Log is completed fully and in detail. Questions are carefully considered. Short answer questions are answered in at least 2-3 sentences. It is turned in on time.
Accomplished

The Building Your Answer/Shared Inquiry Log is completed in its entirety, but with minimal detail. All sentences are complete. It is turned in on time.
Developing

The Building Your Answer/Shared Inquiry Log is partially completed, (70% or more), but without essential detail. It is turned in on time.
Beginning

The Building Your Answer/Shared Inquiry Log is mostly incomplete (less than 50% is completed) and/or the packet is turned in late.
Note-taking/Outside Circle

Exemplary

Extensive notes are taken during the opposite "team's" discussion.
Accomplished

Somewhat detailed notes are taken during the opposite "team's" discussion.
Developing

Minimal notes are taken during the opposite "team's" discussion.
Beginning

No significant notes are taken.



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