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Socratic Seminar 
Socratic Seminar
Rubric Code: Z6CCX6
By jparke218
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Not Proficient

2.5 pts

Partially Proficient

3 pts

Proficient

3.5 pts

Advanced Proficient

4 pts

Conduct
5 %

Not Proficient

• Shows no respect for
process
• Argumentative and rude
• Takes advantage of/
causes distractions
• Arrives unprepared
• Wants the floor for
himself
• Writes personal notes
instead of seminar notes
• Attempts to sleep during
seminar
Partially Proficient

• Participates verbally/
shows impatience w/
seminar process
• May make insightful
comments but does so
sparingly
• May be argumentative
and generally lacks poise
• May be unfocused
because of depth/ length
of seminar
Proficient

• Shows composure but
sometimes shows slight
impatience
• Not patient while
waiting to speak
• Demonstrates respectful
attitude toward others
• Comments frequently
but does not involve
others
• Shows a desire to
contribute responsibly to
the seminar
Advanced Proficient

• Demonstrates respect for
learning process
• Exhibits patience w/
differing opinions
• Asks peers for
clarification
• Attempts to involve
others
• Moves forward into new
concepts
• Not disruptive/ control
of nonverbal gestures
Speaking
5 %

Not Proficient

• Reluctant to speak when
called on or passes
• Mumbles/mispronounces
words
• Cannot be heard at all
• Shows absolutely no
desire to contribute
verbally
Partially Proficient

• Speaks directly to leader
• Speaks too softly and
needs to be reminded
• Routinely lapses into use
of slang or substandard
usage
• Cannot pronounce key
words in text
• Speaks only with
prompting and has no
sustainable point
Proficient

• Addresses majority of
comments to peers (not
leader)
• Attempts to move
discussion to new idea
• Does not try to say
“everything” while
speaking
• Tries to speak louder
when asked to do so
• Makes comments to
merit reaction
Advanced Proficient

• Speaks to all
• Avoids talking too long
• Can be heard by all
• Avoids slang/incorrect
grammar
• Articulates clearly
• Pronounces words
accurately/extensive
vocabulary
Reasoning
5 %

Not Proficient

• Makes illogical
comments
• Says no more than, “I
agree.”
• Ignores previous
comments and seminar
direction
• Uses humor to avoid
serious thinking
Partially Proficient

• May have read text but
limited preparation
• May overlook important
points, thus leading to
faulty logic
• May be accurate on
minor points while
missing main concept
• Contributes opinions that
have no textual support
• Has some difficulty in
formulating
understanding comments
Proficient

• Responds to questions
w/out any prompting
• Demonstrates some
reflection on text but not
mastery
• Makes limited
connections w/ideas of
others
• Somewhat relates own
ideas to other
readings/seminars
• Uses quotes/ paraphrases
but inferences underdeveloped
• Makes comments to
merit reaction
Advanced Proficient

• Understands questions
• Cites textual support
• Relates to other
reading/studies
• Expresses thoughts in
complete sentences
• Provides insightful
comments
• Resolves contradictory
ideas
• Considers all sources
and input
Listening
5 %

Not Proficient

• Not attentive to others
• Exhibits negative body
language
• Makes comments
showing total
misrepresentation of
material
• Does not listen well to
understand others’ points
• Takes no notes
Partially Proficient

• Responds only to ideas
that are personally
interesting
• Asks for repetition of
questions or rephrasing
of questions
• Takes very limited notes
• Easily distracted or may
be source of distraction
• Does not look up the text
as it is cited
• Does not visibly respond
to cited text
Proficient

• Is generally attentive and
focused
• Responds thoughtfully to
ideas/ questions raised
• May be too absorbed in
own thoughts to hear
others’ comments
• May write down some
thoughts but not
consistently
Advanced Proficient

• Listens for opportunities
to respond
• Does not overlook
details
• Takes notes/writes
questions
• Avoids repetitive
remarks
• Builds on discussion
• Points out flawed
reasoning
• Overcomes any
distractions
Preparation
5 %

Not Proficient

Exhibits little evidence of preparation for discussion; no notes.
Partially Proficient

Somewhat prepared; may have brief notes, but no questions,
-or- a question, but no notes; not completely ready for all aspects of the discussion.
Proficient

Partially prepared; has brief notes and a question, but not completely ready for all aspects of the discussion.
Advanced Proficient

Fully prepared with notes, questions, observations.




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