Literature Circle Rubric

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Literature Circle - Listening and Sharing : Literature Reading Circles

Teacher Name: Amanda Coffman

Student Name:

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CATEGORY Thinks about Characters

4
Student describes how a character might have felt at some point in the story, and points out some pictures or words to support his/her interpretation without being asked. Student seems to understand entire story and accurately answers 3 questions related to the story.

3
Student describes how a character might have felt at some point in the story, and points out some pictures or words to support his/her interpretation when asked. Student seems to understand most of the story and accurately answers 2 questions related to the story. Student is on the correct page and usually appears to be actively reading, but looks at the reader or the pictures occasionally. Can find place easily when called upon to read. Student listens quietly and does not interrupt. Moves a couple of times, but does not distract others. Student volunteers once or twice and willingly tries to all questions s/he is asked.

2
Student describes how a character might have felt at some point in the story, but does NOT provide good support for the interpretation, even when asked. Student understands some parts of the story and accurately answers 1 question related to the story.

1
Student cannot describe how a character might have felt at a certain point in the story.

Comprehension

Student has trouble understanding or remembering most parts of the story.

Follows Along

Student is on the correct page and is actively reading along (eyes move along the lines) or finger is following words being read aloud by others.

Student is on the correct page and seems to read along occasionally. May have a little trouble finding place when called upon to read.

Student is on the wrong page OR is clearly reading ahead or behind the person who is reading aloud.

Respects Others Student listens

quietly, does not interrupt, and stays in assigned place without distracting fidgeting. Student routinely volunteers answers to questions and willingly tries to answer questions s/he is asked.

Student interrupts once or twice, but comments are relevant. Stays in assigned place without distracting movements. Student does not volunteer answers, but willing tries to answer questions s/he is asked.

Student interrupts often by whispering, making comments or noises that distract others OR moves around in ways that distract others. Student does not willingly participate.

Participates Willingly

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