Student contributions to group work during research meetings can be graded based on teacher observation and student self-evaluation. The rest of each student's grade can be determined using the rubrics below.
Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Accomplished 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
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Completion | Web diagram is incomplete and shows that student does not understand the topic. | Web diagram is incomplete, but shows some effort or understanding of the topic. | Web diagram is completed and shows good effort and understanding of the topic. | Web diagram is fully completed and shows outstanding effort and understanding of the topic. |
Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Accomplished 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
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Facts from Research | Journal is extremely brief and lists very few facts from research. | Journal lists some facts from research. | Journal lists many facts from research. | Journal lists extensive facts from research. | |
Personal Reaction | Journal contains no personal opinions, attitudes, or connections. | Journal contains one personal opinion, attitude, or connection. | Journal contains two personal opinions, attitudes, or connections. | Journal contains three or more personal opinions, attitudes, or connections. | |
Evaluating Point of View Differences | Journal contains no comparisons or contrasts of different sources. | Journal contains one comparison or contrast of different sources. | Journal contains two comparisons or contrasts of different sources. | Journal contains three or more comparisons or contrasts of different sources. |
Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Accomplished 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
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Completion | Student did not answer all questions and shows little thoughtful reflection. | Student did not answer all questions, but shows some thoughtful reflection. | Student answered all questions and shows some thoughtful reflection. | Student answered all questions and shows much thoughtful reflection. |
Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Accomplished 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
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Participation in Talk Show Discussion | Student participated minimally or not at all. | Student participated only when prompted. | Student initiated some participation on his/her own. | Student was a leader in the discussion. | |
Evidence of Learning | Student displayed little knowledge or insight into topic. | Student displayed some knowledge or insight into topic. | Student displayed significant knowledge or insight into topic. | Student displayed extensive knowledge or insight into topic. |