State of New Jersey Department of Education

English Language Learners (ELL) in the Mainstream

Rubric for Discussion

 
Approaches
expectations
(1 point)
Meets
expectations
(2 points)
Exceeds
expectations
(3 points)
Quality of information: The use of the new information in guiding the work of your assignment

Information shows little or no reflection.
OR Information is limited to the main topic; no details/examples provided.

Information clearly relates to the main topic. Provides at least one supporting detail/example.

Information clearly relates to the main topics & adds new relevant information. Several supporting details provided.

Commentary on the work of another(s)

Minimal interaction or response to other participants' and facilitators' comments and/or questions.

Some response to other participants and to facilitator's comments or questions;
AND uses some newly learned information.

Responds frequently, encourages & facilitates interaction among participants and the facilitator;
AND integrates the newly learned information.

Critical thinking

Does not respond to questions
OR
responds to the question[s] but does not engage in reflection.

Critical thinking & reflection are sometimes demonstrated in responses, at Bloom's Taxonomy Levels 1,2 & 3 only.

Consistently reflective in responses, employing higher level critical thinking skills, more often at Bloom's Taxonomy Levels 4, 5 & 6.

BONUS: Sharing an experience or anecdote from your school or district. Shares information. Shares information that illustrates or uses the new information. Shares how the new information will change a practice in your school or district.
Totals