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Class Discussion Class Discussion Students are being assessed on their ability to positively participate in large and small group discussions. Topics will be provided and teachers will help facilitate. Students will be expected to utilize prior knowledge to state facts, cite specific information electronically or otherwise, and express their own thoughts/opinions based on the information that was discussed. Rubric Code: B2W22C4 By bkharrison Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: (Other) Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Discussion Rubric
	5 5 pts	4 4 pts	3 3 pts	2 2 pts	1 1 pts
Participation 5 pts	5 Participant encourages and motivates interaction with other students & instructor, doesn't dominate.	4 Initiates and responds to other student & instructor comments.	3 Occasionally responds to other students &/or instructor.	2 Responds to instructor (or specific group member) prompts only.	1 Participates only once or twice.
Quality of Response 5 pts	5 Participation relates to main topic and adds new concepts, ideas, or information.	4 Relates to main topic with some supporting details.	3 Participation clearly relates to main topic, but has a minimum of supporting detail.	2 Participation clearly relates to main topic, but lacks details or examples.	1 Participation contains minimal information or relevancy to main topic.
Diction 5 pts	5 Uses school-appropriate, conversational language.	4 Uses school-appropriate, conversational language with no more than indiscretion.	3 Use of suitable conversational language with no more than 2 vulgarity per response	2 Use of suitable conversational language with no more than 3 vulgarity per response	1 Participation involves unprofessional language on more than 3 occasions
Critical Thinking / Ethic of Reason 5 pts	5 Participation consistently shows evidence of critical/reflective thinking &/or ethical reasoning, yet can be light and fun also.	4 Participation shows critical thinking/reflective thinking &/or ethical reasoning most of the time	3 Participation shows minimal critical thinking/reflective thinking &/or ethical reasoning	2 Participation lacks evidence of critical thinking/reflective thinking &/or ethical reasoning.	1 Participation lacks evidence of critical/reflective thinking or ethical reasoning.