Feb. 20th Lit.
Circle Rubric
Name & Role
Danica - excellent work.
Very well-prepared
Heaven - unprepared for lit
circle today
Katryna AB
Mire - unprepared for lit
circle today
Enoria- excellent work
today, very well prepared
Olivia - excellent work
today, very well prepared -
this group works
productively together
Jenna - Discussion
Director “If you were to
control Amanda’s actions,
what would you do?”
0-1
Not engaged in group conversation. Not
listening or responding to others’ contributions
with insightful comments and questions Does
not appear to respect colleagues’ opinions. This
student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she was unprepared for
his/her role in the group today, and does not
have a clear understanding of the novel up to
this point.
Not engaged in group conversation. Not
listening or responding to others’ contributions
with insightful comments and questions Does
not appear to respect colleagues’ opinions. This
student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she was unprepared for
his/her role in the group today, and does not
have a clear understanding of the novel up to
this point.
Not engaged in group conversation. Not
listening or responding to others’ contributions
with insightful comments and questions Does
not appear to respect colleagues’ opinions. This
student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she was unprepared for
his/her role in the group today, and does not
have a clear understanding of the novel up to
this point.
Not engaged in group conversation. Not
listening or responding to others’ contributions
with insightful comments and questions Does
not appear to respect colleagues’ opinions. This
student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she was unprepared for
his/her role in the group today, and does not
have a clear understanding of the novel up to
this point.
Not engaged in group conversation. Not
listening or responding to others’ contributions
with insightful comments and questions Does
not appear to respect colleagues’ opinions. This
student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she was unprepared for
his/her role in the group today, and does not
have a clear understanding of the novel up to
this point.
Not engaged in group conversation. Not
listening or responding to others’ contributions
with insightful comments and questions Does
not appear to respect colleagues’ opinions. This
student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she was unprepared for
his/her role in the group today, and does not
have a clear understanding of the novel up to
this point.
Not engaged in group conversation. Not
listening or responding to others’ contributions
with insightful comments and questions Does
not appear to respect colleagues’ opinions. This
student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she was unprepared for
his/her role in the group today, and does not
have a clear understanding of the novel up to
this point.
2-3
Moderately engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
comments that sometimes keep the circle going
in a vibrant direction. Respects colleagues’
opinions even if he/she doesn’t always agree.
This student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she made an honest effort
to prepare for his/her role in the group today,
and a general understanding of the novel, and
how it can be connected to the world, was
demonstrated.
Moderately engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
comments that sometimes keep the circle going
in a vibrant direction. Respects colleagues’
opinions even if he/she doesn’t always agree.
This student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she made an honest effort
to prepare for his/her role in the group today,
and a general understanding of the novel, and
how it can be connected to the world, was
demonstrated.
Moderately engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
comments that sometimes keep the circle going
in a vibrant direction. Respects colleagues’
opinions even if he/she doesn’t always agree.
This student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she made an honest effort
to prepare for his/her role in the group today,
and a general understanding of the novel, and
how it can be connected to the world, was
demonstrated.
Moderately engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
comments that sometimes keep the circle going
in a vibrant direction. Respects colleagues’
opinions even if he/she doesn’t always agree.
This student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she made an honest effort
to prepare for his/her role in the group today,
and a general understanding of the novel, and
how it can be connected to the world, was
demonstrated.
Moderately engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
comments that sometimes keep the circle going
in a vibrant direction. Respects colleagues’
opinions even if he/she doesn’t always agree.
This student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she made an honest effort
to prepare for his/her role in the group today,
and a general understanding of the novel, and
how it can be connected to the world, was
demonstrated.
Moderately engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
comments that sometimes keep the circle going
in a vibrant direction. Respects colleagues’
opinions even if he/she doesn’t always agree.
This student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she made an honest effort
to prepare for his/her role in the group today,
and a general understanding of the novel, and
how it can be connected to the world, was
demonstrated.
Moderately engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
comments that sometimes keep the circle going
in a vibrant direction. Respects colleagues’
opinions even if he/she doesn’t always agree.
This student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she made an honest effort
to prepare for his/her role in the group today,
and a general understanding of the novel, and
how it can be connected to the world, was
demonstrated.
1
4-5
Highly engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
insightful comments and questions that keep the
circle going in a vibrant direction. Respects
colleagues’ opinions even if he/she doesn’t
always agree, and tries to further understand
others’ opinions by asking skillfully constructed
question. This student’s contribution to the Lit.
Circle demonstrates that he/she thoroughly
prepared for his/her role in the group today.
Highly engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
insightful comments and questions that keep the
circle going in a vibrant direction. Respects
colleagues’ opinions even if he/she doesn’t
always agree, and tries to further understand
others’ opinions by asking skillfully constructed
question. This student’s contribution to the Lit.
Circle demonstrates that he/she thoroughly
prepared for his/her role in the group today.
Highly engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
insightful comments and questions that keep the
circle going in a vibrant direction. Respects
colleagues’ opinions even if he/she doesn’t
always agree, and tries to further understand
others’ opinions by asking skillfully constructed
question. This student’s contribution to the Lit.
Circle demonstrates that he/she thoroughly
prepared for his/her role in the group today.
Highly engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
insightful comments and questions that keep the
circle going in a vibrant direction. Respects
colleagues’ opinions even if he/she doesn’t
always agree, and tries to further understand
others’ opinions by asking skillfully constructed
question. This student’s contribution to the Lit.
Circle demonstrates that he/she thoroughly
prepared for his/her role in the group today.
Highly engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
insightful comments and questions that keep the
circle going in a vibrant direction. Respects
colleagues’ opinions even if he/she doesn’t
always agree, and tries to further understand
others’ opinions by asking skillfully constructed
question. This student’s contribution to the Lit.
Circle demonstrates that he/she thoroughly
prepared for his/her role in the group today.
Highly engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
insightful comments and questions that keep the
circle going in a vibrant direction. Respects
colleagues’ opinions even if he/she doesn’t
always agree, and tries to further understand
others’ opinions by asking skillfully constructed
question. This student’s contribution to the Lit.
Circle demonstrates that he/she thoroughly
prepared for his/her role in the group today.
Highly engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
insightful comments and questions that keep the
circle going in a vibrant direction. Respects
colleagues’ opinions even if he/she doesn’t
always agree, and tries to further understand
others’ opinions by asking skillfully constructed
question. This student’s contribution to the Lit.
Circle demonstrates that he/she thoroughly
prepared for his/her role in the group today.
Sophia - Text connect
Abby - Summarizer
Jaeda
Skyler - excellent point
about how the media will
Ethan - made insightful
points small town mentality
Savannah - unprepared for
lit circle today
Paige - Vocab
Magnus - Not listening to
others
Not engaged in group conversation. Not
listening or responding to others’ contributions
with insightful comments and questions Does
not appear to respect colleagues’ opinions. This
student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she was unprepared for
his/her role in the group today, and does not
have a clear understanding of the novel up to
this point.
Not engaged in group conversation. Not
listening or responding to others’ contributions
with insightful comments and questions Does
not appear to respect colleagues’ opinions. This
student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she was unprepared for
his/her role in the group today, and does not
have a clear understanding of the novel up to
this point.
Not engaged in group conversation. Not
listening or responding to others’ contributions
with insightful comments and questions Does
not appear to respect colleagues’ opinions. This
student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she was unprepared for
his/her role in the group today, and does not
have a clear understanding of the novel up to
this point.
Not engaged in group conversation. Not
listening or responding to others’ contributions
with insightful comments and questions Does
not appear to respect colleagues’ opinions. This
student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she was unprepared for
his/her role in the group today, and does not
have a clear understanding of the novel up to
this point.
Not engaged in group conversation. Not
listening or responding to others’ contributions
with insightful comments and questions Does
not appear to respect colleagues’ opinions. This
student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she was unprepared for
his/her role in the group today, and does not
have a clear understanding of the novel up to
this point.
Not engaged in group conversation. Not
listening or responding to others’ contributions
with insightful comments and questions Does
not appear to respect colleagues’ opinions. This
student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she was unprepared for
his/her role in the group today, and does not
have a clear understanding of the novel up to
this point.
Not engaged in group conversation. Not
listening or responding to others’ contributions
with insightful comments and questions Does
not appear to respect colleagues’ opinions. This
student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she was unprepared for
his/her role in the group today, and does not
have a clear understanding of the novel up to
this point.
Not engaged in group conversation. Not
listening or responding to others’ contributions
with insightful comments and questions Does
not appear to respect colleagues’ opinions. This
student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she was unprepared for
his/her role in the group today, and does not
have a clear understanding of the novel up to
this point.
Moderately engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
comments that sometimes keep the circle going
in a vibrant direction. Respects colleagues’
opinions even if he/she doesn’t always agree.
This student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she made an honest effort
to prepare for his/her role in the group today,
and a general understanding of the novel, and
how it can be connected to the world, was
demonstrated.
Moderately engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
comments that sometimes keep the circle going
in a vibrant direction. Respects colleagues’
opinions even if he/she doesn’t always agree.
This student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she made an honest effort
to prepare for his/her role in the group today,
and a general understanding of the novel, and
how it can be connected to the world, was
demonstrated.
Moderately engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
comments that sometimes keep the circle going
in a vibrant direction. Respects colleagues’
opinions even if he/she doesn’t always agree.
This student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she made an honest effort
to prepare for his/her role in the group today,
and a general understanding of the novel, and
how it can be connected to the world, was
demonstrated.
Moderately engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
comments that sometimes keep the circle going
in a vibrant direction. Respects colleagues’
opinions even if he/she doesn’t always agree.
This student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she made an honest effort
to prepare for his/her role in the group today,
and a general understanding of the novel, and
how it can be connected to the world, was
demonstrated.
Moderately engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
comments that sometimes keep the circle going
in a vibrant direction. Respects colleagues’
opinions even if he/she doesn’t always agree.
This student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she made an honest effort
to prepare for his/her role in the group today,
and a general understanding of the novel, and
how it can be connected to the world, was
demonstrated.
Moderately engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
comments that sometimes keep the circle going
in a vibrant direction. Respects colleagues’
opinions even if he/she doesn’t always agree.
This student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she made an honest effort
to prepare for his/her role in the group today,
and a general understanding of the novel, and
how it can be connected to the world, was
demonstrated.
Moderately engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
comments that sometimes keep the circle going
in a vibrant direction. Respects colleagues’
opinions even if he/she doesn’t always agree.
This student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she made an honest effort
to prepare for his/her role in the group today,
and a general understanding of the novel, and
how it can be connected to the world, was
demonstrated.
Moderately engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
comments that sometimes keep the circle going
in a vibrant direction. Respects colleagues’
opinions even if he/she doesn’t always agree.
This student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she made an honest effort
to prepare for his/her role in the group today,
and a general understanding of the novel, and
how it can be connected to the world, was
demonstrated.
2
Highly engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
insightful comments and questions that keep the
circle going in a vibrant direction. Respects
colleagues’ opinions even if he/she doesn’t
always agree, and tries to further understand
others’ opinions by asking skillfully constructed
question. This student’s contribution to the Lit.
Circle demonstrates that he/she thoroughly
prepared for his/her role in the group today.
Highly engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
insightful comments and questions that keep the
circle going in a vibrant direction. Respects
colleagues’ opinions even if he/she doesn’t
always agree, and tries to further understand
others’ opinions by asking skillfully constructed
question. This student’s contribution to the Lit.
Circle demonstrates that he/she thoroughly
prepared for his/her role in the group today.
Highly engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
insightful comments and questions that keep the
circle going in a vibrant direction. Respects
colleagues’ opinions even if he/she doesn’t
always agree, and tries to further understand
others’ opinions by asking skillfully constructed
question. This student’s contribution to the Lit.
Circle demonstrates that he/she thoroughly
prepared for his/her role in the group today.
Highly engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
insightful comments and questions that keep the
circle going in a vibrant direction. Respects
colleagues’ opinions even if he/she doesn’t
always agree, and tries to further understand
others’ opinions by asking skillfully constructed
question. This student’s contribution to the Lit.
Circle demonstrates that he/she thoroughly
prepared for his/her role in the group today.
Highly engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
insightful comments and questions that keep the
circle going in a vibrant direction. Respects
colleagues’ opinions even if he/she doesn’t
always agree, and tries to further understand
others’ opinions by asking skillfully constructed
question. This student’s contribution to the Lit.
Circle demonstrates that he/she thoroughly
prepared for his/her role in the group today.
Highly engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
insightful comments and questions that keep the
circle going in a vibrant direction. Respects
colleagues’ opinions even if he/she doesn’t
always agree, and tries to further understand
others’ opinions by asking skillfully constructed
question. This student’s contribution to the Lit.
Circle demonstrates that he/she thoroughly
prepared for his/her role in the group today.
Highly engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
insightful comments and questions that keep the
circle going in a vibrant direction. Respects
colleagues’ opinions even if he/she doesn’t
always agree, and tries to further understand
others’ opinions by asking skillfully constructed
question. This student’s contribution to the Lit.
Circle demonstrates that he/she thoroughly
prepared for his/her role in the group today.
Highly engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
insightful comments and questions that keep the
circle going in a vibrant direction. Respects
colleagues’ opinions even if he/she doesn’t
always agree, and tries to further understand
others’ opinions by asking skillfully constructed
question. This student’s contribution to the Lit.
Circle demonstrates that he/she thoroughly
prepared for his/her role in the group today.
Alex - Summarizer
Cole - Lit.
Jaeden - unprepared for lit
circle ton Feb. 20
Nick - Text Connecter
Not engaged in group conversation. Not
listening or responding to others’ contributions
with insightful comments and questions Does
not appear to respect colleagues’ opinions. This
student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she was unprepared for
his/her role in the group today, and does not
have a clear understanding of the novel up to
this point.
Not engaged in group conversation. Not
listening or responding to others’ contributions
with insightful comments and questions Does
not appear to respect colleagues’ opinions. This
student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she was unprepared for
his/her role in the group today, and does not
have a clear understanding of the novel up to
this point.
Not engaged in group conversation. Not
listening or responding to others’ contributions
with insightful comments and questions Does
not appear to respect colleagues’ opinions. This
student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she was unprepared for
his/her role in the group today, and does not
have a clear understanding of the novel up to
this point.
Not engaged in group conversation. Not
listening or responding to others’ contributions
with insightful comments and questions Does
not appear to respect colleagues’ opinions. This
student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she was unprepared for
his/her role in the group today, and does not
have a clear understanding of the novel up to
this point.
Moderately engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
comments that sometimes keep the circle going
in a vibrant direction. Respects colleagues’
opinions even if he/she doesn’t always agree.
This student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she made an honest effort
to prepare for his/her role in the group today,
and a general understanding of the novel, and
how it can be connected to the world, was
demonstrated.
Moderately engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
comments that sometimes keep the circle going
in a vibrant direction. Respects colleagues’
opinions even if he/she doesn’t always agree.
This student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she made an honest effort
to prepare for his/her role in the group today,
and a general understanding of the novel, and
how it can be connected to the world, was
demonstrated.
Moderately engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
comments that sometimes keep the circle going
in a vibrant direction. Respects colleagues’
opinions even if he/she doesn’t always agree.
This student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she made an honest effort
to prepare for his/her role in the group today,
and a general understanding of the novel, and
how it can be connected to the world, was
demonstrated.
Moderately engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
comments that sometimes keep the circle going
in a vibrant direction. Respects colleagues’
opinions even if he/she doesn’t always agree.
This student’s contribution to the Lit. Circle
demonstrates that he/she made an honest effort
to prepare for his/her role in the group today,
and a general understanding of the novel, and
how it can be connected to the world, was
demonstrated.
Highly engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
insightful comments and questions that keep the
circle going in a vibrant direction. Respects
colleagues’ opinions even if he/she doesn’t
always agree, and tries to further understand
others’ opinions by asking skillfully constructed
question. This student’s contribution to the Lit.
Circle demonstrates that he/she thoroughly
prepared for his/her role in the group today.
Highly engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
insightful comments and questions that keep the
circle going in a vibrant direction. Respects
colleagues’ opinions even if he/she doesn’t
always agree, and tries to further understand
others’ opinions by asking skillfully constructed
question. This student’s contribution to the Lit.
Circle demonstrates that he/she thoroughly
prepared for his/her role in the group today.
Highly engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
insightful comments and questions that keep the
circle going in a vibrant direction. Respects
colleagues’ opinions even if he/she doesn’t
always agree, and tries to further understand
others’ opinions by asking skillfully constructed
question. This student’s contribution to the Lit.
Circle demonstrates that he/she thoroughly
prepared for his/her role in the group today.
Highly engaged in group conversation.
Responding to others’ contributions with
insightful comments and questions that keep the
circle going in a vibrant direction. Respects
colleagues’ opinions even if he/she doesn’t
always agree, and tries to further understand
others’ opinions by asking skillfully constructed
question. This student’s contribution to the Lit.
Circle demonstrates that he/she thoroughly
prepared for his/her role in the group today.