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Harkness Literature Discussion Harkness Literature Discussion Class Discussion/Harkness Rubric Rubric Code: HX36239 By haskins Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Literature Discussion/Harkness
	Excellent 5 pts	Very Good 4 pts	Acceptable 3 pts	Needs Improvement 2 pts
Participation	Excellent Takes part on a regular basis in an appropriate way; does not dominate the conversation. Consistent, constructive participant.	Very Good A bit dominant; could encourage others to speak more. OR Could speak a bit more regularly.	Acceptable On occasion, needs to be reminded to share time OR On occasion, needs to be reminded to speak up.	Needs Improvement Has been reminded on several occasions about being dominant. OR Has been reminded on several occasions to take part.
Critical Thinking	Excellent Makes in-depth, focused connections to previous comments, classes, coursework, or other texts and events. Consistently exhibits attention to detail and mastery of the material.	Very Good Makes connections to previous comments, classes, coursework, or other texts and events. Exhibits strong understanding of the material.	Acceptable Ideas expressed sometimes further the discussion, but often reiterate statements that have already been made. Exhibits some understanding of material. May make irrelevant comments.	Needs Improvement Ideas expressed rarely further the discussion, and frequently reiterate statements that have already been made. Occasionally exhibits understanding of material. Often makes irrelevant comments.
Text References	Excellent Consistently cites text, giving page number and passage location.	Very Good Generally cites text.	Acceptable Occasionally cites text.	Needs Improvement Rarely cites text.
Table Behavior	Excellent Listens very attentively. Addresses comments to peers, not just teacher. Uses names & eye contact, and body language reflects high level of engagement. Is always respectful of others' opinions.	Very Good Listens well. Can get sidetracked, but comments are usually related to discussion. Uses names and eye contact most of the time, and is engaged. Is respectful of others' opinions.	Acceptable Listens. Can be easily distracted. Uses names and eye contact some of the time, and is usually engaged. Is respectful of others' opinions.	Needs Improvement Listens sometimes. Rarely uses names and/or eye contact. Is withdrawn or quiet. Is sometimes respectful of others' opinions.