Graded+rubric+Our+Disillusioned+Electorate


 * Socratic Seminars # 1 **
 * Topic: Our disillusioned electorate **

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 || 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 || 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 || 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 || • Avoids talking too long • Can be heard by all • Avoids slang/incorrect grammar • Articulates clearly • Pronounces words accurately/extensive vocabulary || 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 || 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 || Reluctant to speak when called on or passes Mumbles/mispronounces words Cannot be heard at all Shows absolutely no desire to contribute verbally || • Cites textual support • Relates to other reading/studies • Expresses thoughts in complete sentences • Provides insightful comments • Resolves contradictory ideas • Considers all sources and input || 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 under- developed Makes comments to merit reaction || 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 || Makes illogical comments Says no more than, “I agree.” Ignores previous comments and semina direction Uses humor to avoid serious thinking || to respond • Does not overlook details • Takes notes/writes questions • Avoids repetitive remarks • Builds on discussion • Points out flawed reasoning • Overcomes any Distractions || 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 || 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 || Not attentative to others Exhibits negative body language Makes comments showing total misrepresentation of material Does not listen well to understand others’ points Takes no notes || comprehension test • Is familiar w/text • Has marked text or has a note sheet • Understands major concepts in the reading • Identifies and contradictions in the readings || Passes a reading comprehension test Has marked text or prepared notes Can locate most references in text Demonstrates knowledge of facts, but lacks mastery of concepts Acknowledges difficulty w/reading and asks for clarification || Appears to have skimmed selection/ knows minimum on quiz • has little or no marking of text/ scanty notes • confused about key concepts • makes comments that reflect shallow knowledge || clearly unprepared and fails reading quiz • Unfamiliar with text • Has no notes or marking or text • Asked for no help with the reading ||
 * Name: Andrea Authors **
 * **Indicator** || 4  ||  3  ||  2  ||  1  ||
 * ** Conduct ** || Demonstrates respect for
 * ** Speaking ** || Speaks to all
 * ** Reasoning ** || Understands questions
 * ** Listening ** || Listens for opportunities
 * ** Reading ** || Passes a reading

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