iRubric: Literature Circles: Roles rubric

Writes no questions for the group to discuss or asks trivial or obvious questions which do not require any thinking and little or no understanding of the text.

Writes 1 question which may or may not provoke discussion among the group members. Question may help bring understanding of the main theme(s) of the assigned reading or help clarify confusing parts and barely elicit answers beyond "yes" or "no."

Writes at least 2 questions which provoke discussion among the group members. Some questions may help bring understanding of the main theme(s) of the assigned reading or help clarify confusing parts and elicit answers beyond "yes" or "no," and others may not.

Writes at least 3 questions which provoke discussion among the group members. Questions help bring understanding of the main theme(s) of the assigned reading or help clarify confusing parts and elicit answers beyond "yes" or "no."

Investigations link to novel is not clear and does nothing to enhance overall understanding of novel.

Little effort was put into research/ cut and paste.

Investigation does not enhance the overall understanding of the novel.

Little effort was put into research resulting in an unclear/ineffective report.

Investigation enhances understanding of novel.

Good effort was put into research resulting in a complete report.

Investigated topic greatly enhances understanding of novel.

Much effort was put into research process resulting in a thorough report.

information is incomplete and/or lacks organization

information is mostly complete and shows some clarity and organization

information is complete and presented logically, clearly, and in an organized fashion

information is complete and clear, well-developed, and well-presented
evidence of strong organization