Standards addressed:
Standard Addressed
o SL.9-10.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
o Come to discussions prepared having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
o Work with peers to set rules for collegial discussions and decision-making (e.g., informal consensus, taking votes on key issues, presentation of alternate views), clear goals and deadlines, and individual roles as needed.
o Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.
o Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views and understanding and make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.
o SL.9-10.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
o Come to discussions prepared having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
o Work with peers to set rules for collegial discussions and decision-making (e.g., informal consensus, taking votes on key issues, presentation of alternate views), clear goals and deadlines, and individual roles as needed.
o Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.
o Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views and understanding and make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.
Grading rubric
Advanced: Student meets all of the “Meets standards” criteria plus one or more of the following:
Meets Standards (meets all criteria)
o Asking clarifying questions
o Quoting the text to support a point
o Using language of recognition and appreciation to promote collaborative, collegial discussions
Approaching: Student meets 2-3 of the “Meets standards” criteria
Developing: Student meets only 1 of the “Meets standards” criteria
- Actively incorporates others into the discussion.
- Challenges ideas and conclusions in thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
- Summarizes points of agreement and disagreement.
- Qualifies or justifies own views and understanding.
- Makes new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.
Meets Standards (meets all criteria)
- Student comes to discussion prepared (with completed preparation notes and text).
- Uses body language and eye contact to indicate active listening for the duration of the seminar.
- Both poses and responds to questions
- Participates by doing at least one of the following:
o Asking clarifying questions
o Quoting the text to support a point
o Using language of recognition and appreciation to promote collaborative, collegial discussions
Approaching: Student meets 2-3 of the “Meets standards” criteria
Developing: Student meets only 1 of the “Meets standards” criteria
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