iRubric: Literature Circles Discussion Group rubric

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Literature Circles Discussion Group Literature Circles Discussion Group This rubric would be used for a small group of students working in literature circles during their discussion time. Rubric Code: A49B83 By nstonems Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Reading Grade Levels: (none)

Literature Circles Discussion Group
	Poor 0 pts	Adequate 2 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Participation	Poor Student was not involved in the group discussion or comments did not relate to the topic and discussion of the novel.	Adequate Student was involved minimally. Comments may have been off topic. Student may not have been listening to all students as they spoke	Excellent Student was actively involved with the group discussion. Comments related to the topic of discussion. While other group members were speaking student was activly listening.
Connections to the Novel	Poor Student did not make any connections from the novel to the real world. Student was not able to "prove" his/her answers with examples from the novel.	Adequate Student was able to answer questions correctly but was unable to "prove" why he/she believes that with answers from the novel. Student made very little connections from the novel to the real world.	Excellent Student made insightful connections from the novel to the real world or his/her personal experiences. Student was able to "prove" his/her answers with examples from the novel.
Behavior	Poor Student was rude. Interrupted other students while talking. Used unkind words towards another student. Student was not respectful of other students opinions.	Adequate Student was not rude but needs to work proper group manners. May need to work on interrupting students or being able to express his/her opinion in a non-threatening way and/or listen to a difference of opinion.	Excellent Student was very polite. Waited his/her turn to talk. Never interrupted another student. Did not use harsh criticism when disagreeing with another student.
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