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Assessing Literature Circles
Assessment is a PROCESS, not simply one final product.
Some of My Favorite Rubrics
- Inclassdiscussion_assessmentform(1).doc In-Class Discussion (use for individuals, groups, or teacher to assess discussion)
Online Resources
- Make your own rubrics at Rubistar.
- Three Rubrics from TheBookClub Wiki
- Notes from Harvey Daniels
Reading Process
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RRJ_Rubric.pdf Rubric: 5-point rubric for reading responsejournals
APrrj_rubric.doc Rubric: 4-point rubric for reading response journals for AP English Language- Processing Content & Strategies: Hand-Out from Nancy Steineke--ideas about processing quality of ideas and strategies used
Discussions
Inclassdiscussion_assessmentform.doc Checklist: Students can use to self-assess or teacher can use to assess- Post Discussion Report: from Nancy Steineke
- Processing In Under Five Minutes: Quick way to assess post discussion, reflect on strengths & weaknesses, and set improvement goals.
Writing in Response to Text
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PR Rubric.pdf Rubric: 4-point rubric for polished response
- PR_theme_rubric.doc Rubric: 4-point rubric for polished response analyzing theme
Online Discussions
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blog_rubric.doc Rubric: Student-created 3-point blog rubric
Project Extensions
- booktalk_rubric_detailed.doc Rubrics: Book Talk rubrics The first is a simple, generic one.
The second is a bit more detailed with stricter requirements.
- Project Rubric: Ideas from Margeret Forst