iRubric: Reading Group Discussion Rubric

Not prepared for discussion; forgets materials; does not pay attention to reading

Prepared for discussion with appropriate basic materials, but may be missing some of the required materials or knowledge to have a successful discussion

Prepared for discussion with all appropriate materials including understanding of passages that have been read or assigned. Ready to have a successful discussion

Prepared for discussion with all appropriate materials including clearly marked passages and thoughtful journal entries ready to have a successful discussion

Rarely listens or responds to group members

Sometimes listens and responds appropriately, occasionally asks questions or shares ideas

Listens and responds adequately (volunteers in discussion, discusses unknown words, asks questions, builds on other's comments, makes connections, discusses literary elements)

Listens and responds thoughtfully (often reads journal entries or marked passages, discusses unknown words, asks questions, builds on other's comments, makes connections, discusses literary elements)