Questioning Has prepared several high level questions based on the text Asks several higher level questions during discussion Has prepared a variety of questions Asks thoughtful questions during discussion Is open to questioning Has very few questions Asks very few questions Has not prepared questions Does not ask questions When questioned is unable to respond appropriately Speaking Moves conversation forward Speaks to all participants Thinks before answering Refers directly to the text Makes connections to other speakers Considers all options Offers insightful contributions Uses appropriate and academic language all of the time Builds on other’s comments Prompts others to make comments Comments often and encourages others Addresses the issue, stays on topic Reflects on the text often Responds to questions Respectfully considers all opinions Offers interesting ideas and makes preliminary connections Uses appropriate and academic language most of the time Builds on other’s comments Emphasizes only own ideas Addresses only teacher’s questioning. Tends toward debate not dialogue Ideas do not always connect Comments neglect details of text. Only focuses on opinion Only uses academic language a small portion of time Disruptive or argumentative Mumbles or is silent Makes no connection to previous comment Does not use appropriate academic language Is engaged in another activity other than listening or speaking for clarification. Listening Demonstrates effective listening skills (eye contact, nods, takes notes) Writes down thoughts and questions Builds on other’s comments Questions for clarification when needed Asks for clarification when needed Develops clear understanding of speaker before making judgment, is reflective Demonstrates effective listening skills (eye contact, nods, takes notes, body aligns with speaker). Takes notes Asks questions for clarification when needed Suspends judgment until speaker is finished, No outside activity, only listening Rarely demonstrates effective listening skills (eye contact, nods, takes notes) Loses track of conversation May interrupt or judges other’s ideas without asking for clarification May sporadically engage in another activity but stops and self regulates. No effective listening skills demonstrated Attempts to dominate Interrupts speakers in middle of sentence Repeats same ideas No eye contact or is engaged in another activity rather than listening Document A: The Spread of Plague from Asia Notes:
Document Based Question: Research Chart Research /General topic i.e., contributions of classical Rome and Greece, design and architecture… Site found or bibliographic info i.e., URL, author, title of book and date of publication, … How did you use this site: Resource gave no new information that I could use. As a guide for former research. As a direct source of information 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Suggested Sites (Social and Economic) (Economic) (Political) (Political and Social) (Political, Economic and Social) (Effects of the Plague) (Effects of the Plague) (Effects of Society) (Effects of the Plague) (Effects of the Plague) Major Resources Used Chart
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