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Great Gatsby Final Discussion Student led discussion unpacking the big ideas in the novel. connections will be made between text and self, text and world, and text and text. Rubric Code: W562W By davisj Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: (Other) Grade Levels: 9-12

Graded Discussion
	I Was Here I sat in a chair, upright, and concious. I did not make funny noises or yawn loudly. I brought in questions to share. 5 pts	I Agree I agreed with some and disagreed with others, but I never came up with my own ideas. I brought in questions to share. 10 pts	Good Job I read, I understood, I shared, and generally, made the discussion flow. I brought in questions to share. 16 pts	I Want Your Job, Ms. Davis I blew everyone's mind today. No one else has ever considered the question at hand in quite the same way before, nor will they ever again!! I brought in questions to share. 20 pts
Did I read the book?	I Was Here I was here and maybe spoke once or twice, but did not expand class understanding of the book. I was unable to recall important plot pieces or character elements.	I Agree I participated on an informational level. I asked points of clarification and agreed or disagreed with other's interpretaions.	Good Job I exhibited good insight into the novel. My comments went beyond simple agreement or disagreement with other's ideas.	I Want Your Job, Ms. Davis I posed provocative questions/answers that extended discussion beyond the literal confines of the novel.
Did I listen respectfully?	I Was Here I dominated or withdrew suggesting that I was not interested at all in the ideas discussed in class.	I Agree I was drawn in at times, but often simply looked for a chance to throw in my own ideas. I did not fully consider what others were commenting upon	Good Job Yes. I did an excellent job of following everyone else's ideas. I did not dominate the discussion or shut down others. I drew in shy members of the group by inviting them to participate.	I Want Your Job, Ms. Davis Yes. Even though I have tremendous ideas to add to the discussion, I never dominated the discussion. I allowed others ample opportunity to share their interesting ideas. I drew in shy members of the group by inviting them to participate.
Did I contribute thoughtfully?	I Was Here I did not really contribute much at all.	I Agree I contributed my opinion, but I was not always able to back up that idea with evidence or logic.	Good Job Yes. My comments were insightful and well balanced. I supoorted my assertions with details from the reading.	I Want Your Job, Ms. Davis Yes. Really, today would not have been half as sucessful if I had been absent. You're welcome to use my ideas on your next Master's thesis, Ms. Davis.