Rubrics for group discussion and debates, adapted from Gloucester High School Rubrics

3.4
Exhibits appropriate discussion techniques
Understands, leads, and participates in intensive interpersonal conversations and classroom discussions with a high level of engagement
· Preparation is thorough
· Displays respect for opposing points of view 12 pts
· Listens actively
· Supports the efforts of others
· Contributes analyzes and synthesizes ideas
Actively participates in class discussions
Uses standard English conventions
Listens, takes turn, allows others to speak
Displays respect for opinions, ideas of others 8 pts
· Preparation is evident
· Listens actively
· Supports the efforts of others
· Contributes ideas
· Analyzes ideas
3. Displays limited ability to communicate effectively in a discussion:
· Misses key concepts
· Needs prompting to stay on topic
· Shows limited preparation of topic 4 pts
· Supports the efforts of others
· Contributes ideas
· Tolerates differences of opinion, ideas
4. Needs to learn to communicate effectively:
· Needs to exhibit preparation/understand-ing of topic
· Needs to participate actively in discussion 0 pts
· Needs to demonstrate support for the ideas of others
· Needs to display appropriate listening skills
3.5
Communicates through formal and informal presentations
1.Exhibits a full understanding and analysis of the topic
Displays strong, clear organization
Speaks clearly and distinctly at all times
Appearance, posture and body language express a high degree of confidence 12 pts
Establishes eye contact with audience members
Actively involves audience in presentation
Responds clearly and is able to expound on audience questions
2. Shows a full understanding of the topic
Presentation is clearly organized
Speech is clear and distinct most of the time
Appearance, posture and body language express confidence 8 pts
Establishes eye contact with most members of the audience
Maintains audience interest
Responds adequately to questions with adequate detail/interpretation
3. Shows a lack of topic preparation
Displays limited organization
Speech is unclear some of the time
Appearance, posture and body language convey a lack of confidence 4 pts
Establishes limited eye contact with the audience
Captures class attention at times.
Minimal involvement from class
Answers questions but lacks detail/interpretation
4. Needs to learn to conduct relevant research
Needs to learn organizational strategies
Needs to learn how to achieve a level of comfort with material
Needs to explain material adequately
Needs to field questions 0 pts
Needs to maintain attention of audience
Needs to make eye contact
Needs to speak loudly and clearly enough for understanding
Needs to minimize distractive tendencies