iRubric: Teacher Evaluation of Literature Circles rubric

Picked at least 3 important/interesting passages to share with the group. Included the page number and a thorough explanation for choosing each passage.

Picked 3 passages to share. Included the page number for each passage. Explanations for choosing passages don't clearly show importance of each passage.

Picked less than 3 passages to share with group. Left out page numbers and/or explanations.

Illustrated an interesting scene from the story. Color and detail added to illustration. Included short paragraph explaining why you chose the scene.

Illustrated a scene from the book. Illustration missing color and/or details. Explanation of why the scene was chosen is not written in paragraph form.

Illustrated a scene from the story. Illustration is missing color and detail. No explanation for choosing the scene is provided.

Found three fascinating connections to the outside world and presneted them in a unique way that enhanced the disscussion.

Found four topics that connected to the outside world. Excpet the presentation reveals lack of self-pride and effort. You simply jotted down notes or copied a webstie page to share with the rest of your team. Your team members did not respond too well.

Found less than four topics that connected to the outside world. The presentation over welmingly reveals lack of self-pride and effort. You simply jotted down notes or copied a webstie page to share with the rest of your team. Your team members are very disappointed.