4 In addition to the Learning Goal, the student demonstrates a command of collaboration and discussion that reflects leadership and insightfulness. Students initiate and engage effectively in a range of 3 collaborative discussions with diverse partners on topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively: Learning Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched Goal material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a topic; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; promote divergent and creative perspectives Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims, and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when possible; determine what additional information or research is required to deepen the investigation or complete the task Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and 2 decision making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as needed Participate actively in one-on-one, small-group, or class discussions in a thoughtful and appropriate manner Prepare for participation in a discussion 1 Student’s performance reflects insufficient progress towards foundational skills and knowledge. Grading Topic: Analyzing Themes 4 In addition to meeting the Learning Goal, students demonstrate in-depth inferences and applications: Possible Target: Decision-Making 3 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Construct a theme statement that includes analysis of how the theme is developed over the course of a text
4 In addition to the Learning Goal, the student demonstrates a command of collaboration and discussion that reflects leadership and insightfulness. 3 Students initiate and engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively: 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 to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a topic; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; promote divergent and creative perspectives Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims, and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when possible; determine what additional information or research is required to deepen the investigation or complete the task Learning Goal 2 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as needed Participate actively in one-on-one, small-group, or class discussions in a thoughtful and appropriate manner Prepare for participation in a discussion 1 Student’s performance reflects insufficient progress towards foundational skills and knowledge. Grading Topic: Analyzing Themes 4 In addition to meeting the Learning Goal, students demonstrate in-depth inferences and applications: Possible Target: Decision-Making 3 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Construct a theme statement that includes analysis of how the theme is developed over the course of a text