iRubric: Group Odyssey Lesson rubric

Plot may be incomplete or misleading.
Theme may be off-base; quotes are poorly chosen to reflect theme. Context or analysis may be lacking.

Plot is captured, but may contain some inaccuracies. Theme may not be clearly articulated; quotes relate to theme, but could be better chosen. Context or analysis may be lacking.

Plot is accurately captured in an engaging manner.
Theme is well-articulated; quotes are well-chosen, but context or analysis may be lacking.

Plot is accurately captured in an easy-to-follow, engaging manner, making clear connections between events.
Theme is well-articulated, with well-chosen quotes in support.

Passage is not of required length, and may not offer an opportunity for close reading or analysis.
Questions may not require close-reading of the passage, or may be unclearly phrased.

Passage is required length, but may not offer a strong opportunity for close reading or analysis.
Questions may not require close-reading of the passage, or may be unclearly phrased.

Passage, while not one of the most striking excerpts from the Book, offers an opportunity to read closely.
Questions are well-written to help the class closely read and analyze the excerpt.

Passage is well-chosen - one of the most striking excerpts from the assigned Book.
Questions are well-written to help the class closely read and analyze the excerpt.

Most group members seem unfamiliar with content; organization and presentation skills are lacking.
The group hands out the close-reading activity, but does not provide any leadership or guidance.

Some group members seem unfamiliar with content; presentation skills may be lacking, or group may not have planned who will do what.
The group presents the close-reading activity, but does not engage much with the class or clarify content.

Most group members seem comfortable with content and employ good presentation skills. Some minor weaknesses in these areas may be evident.
The group leads the the close-reading activity competently, but may not go out of their way to engage the class or clarify content.

All group members are comfortable with content, speak to be heard, and use facial expression / tone of voice to enhance the content of the presentation.
The group engages the class during the close-reading activity, actively monitoring student work, encouraging participation during share-out, and clarifying content as needed.

Your participation in the presentation is minimal. You aren't able to respond to questions or engage the class.

You participate in the presentation, but may lack knowledge about some of your sections. OR, you are very hard to hear and make poor contact with the class.

You competently present your portions of the lesson. You don't go above and beyond to engage the class, but can answer a question if asked.

You go above and beyond to engage the class during your portions of the presentation. You are clear, knowledgeable, and able to address questions / comments.