Name___________________________________________________ Class____ Date______ Socratic Seminar Rubric

Collaborate
Outcome Target
Participates
positively and
effectively in a
range of
collaborative
discussions,
activities, and
projects

Not Yet
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Meets Standards

Exceeds Standards

Student positively contributes to the group

activity by coming to discussions prepared
with all materials; actively listens to and
builds upon other students' ideas; makes
references to the text to support ideas; able
to build on, or respond, to other peoples
ideas so that the conversation runs
smoothly; makes relevant connections;
and uses academic language & relevant
vocabulary.

Student takes the lead in the group activity

but also allows for other voices to be heard
by eliciting ideas from all members. The
student is able to skillfully build on, or
respond, to other peoples ideas. She comes
to new ideas, poses insightful questions,
makes relevant connections, and/or helps
start or bring the conversation together.

Ways to improve this outcome: ____ speaker allows for other voices to be heard by calling on different students, _____ able to
skillfully build on, or respond, to other peoples ideas. _____ shares new ideas, poses insightful questions, makes relevant
connections, and/or helps start or bring the conversation together. ____ other:
Communicate
Outcome Target
Presents with
command over
voice and gestures

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Meets Standards

Exceeds Standards

Student is composed and demonstrates

clear articulation through proper volume,
precise pronunciation, and steady pacing.
Student is comfortable in front of an
audience and shows enthusiasm for the
topic.

Student is composed and demonstrates clear

articulation through proper volume, precise
pronunciation, and steady pacing. Student is
comfortable in front of an audience and
shows enthusiasm for the topic. Although
there is consistent use of direct eye contact
with the audience, the student may still return
to her notes.

Ways to improve this outcome: ____ speak clearly so all can hear, ____ use precise pronunciation, ______ slow down when
speaking, _____ shows enthusiasm for the topic, _____ use of direct eye contact with the audience, ____ other:
FOR THE ARTICLE:
Plan
Outcome Target
Creates appropriate
plans and follows
them in a timely
manner with
attention to
deadlines.

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Meets Standards

Exceeds Standards

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Student uses a planning tool (e.g. planner) to

document assignments and project deadlines,
set smaller goals and, if necessary, modify
plans to meet these deadlines. During work
sessions, student organizes class time to
carry out responsibilities and requires no
teacher redirection.

Student uses a planning tool (e.g. planner)

to document assignments and project
deadlines, set smaller goals and, if
necessary, modify plans to meet these
deadlines. During work sessions, student
organizes class time to carry out
responsibilities.

Ways to improve this outcome:____ Complete all parts of the task, _____ next time hand in your assignment on time, _______
spend more time revising before handing in assignment , ____ other: