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Name _______________________ Hour ______
Small Group Discussion, 20 points
Learning Goal: 1SL1. I can participate effectively in discussions about texts.

Holistic Rubric:
4 (20)
The student is prepared and provides strong support/evidence from the text, demonstrates
significant higher-level thinking, contributes regularly without talking too much, and
3 (17)
2 (15)

1 (13)
0.5 (10)
0 (0)

propels the conversation forward by posing and responding to probing questions.

The student is prepared and provides textual evidence, demonstrates higher-level thinking,
contributes without overtaking the conversation, and keeps the conversation moving.
The student demonstrates some preparation and provides some textual evidence, but may
not contribute much of depth or insight, may discuss the text in general terms, or may be
missing a few of the other criteria.
The student participates minimally.
The student listens actively but did not speak.
The student does not engage at all in the discussion or, if absent for the discussion, does not
complete a make-up discussion.

During Discussion:

Notes:

Demonstrates preparation for discussion
Shows evidence of familiarity with the text
Provides support/ evidence
Cites specific textual support
Demonstrates higher level thinking
Adds to the observations and questions brought up by others
Politely interacts with group members
Keeps the conversation moving
Discusses text in general terms, without specificity
Has little to say or add to the conversation