Group Work Rubric for Class Conversations

1. Group Work Rubric
CATEGORY 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
Contributions
“ I have something more
to add..”
Routinely provides useful ideas
when participating in the group
and in classroom discussion. I
think and talk like an expert and
support my ideas with examples
from the text.
A definite leader who
contributes a lot of effort.
Usually provides useful ideas
when participating in the group
and in classroom discussion.
A strong group member who
tries hard!
Sometimes provides useful
ideas when participating in the
group and in classroom
discussion.
A satisfactory group member
who does what is required.
Rarely provides useful ideas
when participating in the group
and in classroom discussion.
May refuse to participate.
Focus on the
task
“What did you mean when
you said…”
Consistently stays focused on
the task and what needs to be
done. I build on comments and
connect my ideas
Very self-directed.
Focuses on the task and what
needs to be done most of the
time. I make an attempt to
connect ideas most of the time.
Other group members can
count on this person.
Focuses on the task and what
needs to be done some of the
time.
Other group members must
sometimes nag, prod, and
remind to keep this person on-
task.
Rarely focuses on the task and
what needs to be done.
Lets others do the work.
Quality of Work
“Can you give me an
example of that?”
Provides work of the highest
quality. Work is checked and
corrected for mistakes, and
shows high level of effort.
Provides high quality work.
Some small errors that do not
interfere with meaning.
Provides work that occasionally
needs to be checked/redone by
other group members to ensure
quality.
Provides work that usually
needs to be checked/redone by
others to ensure quality.
Working with
Others
“ I disagree with _____
because…”
Almost always listens to, shares
with, and supports the efforts of
others. Tries to keep people
working well together. I
paraphrase partner ideas to
clarify deepen. I actively listen
and take turns.
Usually listens to, shares, with,
and supports the efforts of
others. Does not cause
"waves" in the group. I am
usually respectful and listening
actively.
Often listens to, shares with,
and supports the efforts of
others, but sometimes is not a
good team member. Sometimes
I take turns talking and
listening.
Rarely listens to, shares with,
and supports the efforts of
others. Often is not a good team
player. I show little eye contact
or listening, I interrupt or
dominate the conversation

2. Discussion Tracker
Groupwork Activities Myself My Group Members
Asked Awesome Questions
Responded to others comments
Compared to book to another text
Listened actively
Took a risk
Praised someone else’s ideas
Reread the text
Had a new thought
Compared the book to my own experiences