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CATEGORY

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50

Respects Others

Student listens quietly, does not interrupt, and stays in assigned place without distracting fidgeting.

Student listens quietly and does not interrupt. Moves a couple of times, but does not distract others.

Student interrupts once or twice, but comments are relevant. Stays in assigned place without distracting movements.

Student interrupts often by whispering, making comments or noises that distract others OR moves around in ways that distract others.

Participates Willingly

Student routinely volunteers to discuss and willingly tries to answer questions s/he is asked.

Student volunteers once or twice and willingly tries to all questions s/he is asked.

Student does not volunteer answers, but willing tries to answer questions s/he is asked.

Student does not willingly participate.

Follows Along

Student is on the correct topic and is actively listening.

Student is on the correct topic and usually appears to be actively engaged, but loses focus occasionally.

Student is on the correct topic and seems to follow along occasionally.

Student is on the wrong topic OR displays body language showing that s/he is clearly not interested in getting back on topic.

Provides Text Evidence

Refers to the evidence (text, video, song, or poem) on multiple occasionns in conversation.

References the text, video, song, or poem at least once in conversation.

Does not reference disussion text.

Does not refernce discussion text.