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Understanding of Content/Preparedness
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Demonstrates limited understanding of the article; needs more background information for student and class to understand material
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Demonstrate a general understanding of the information given in the article
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Demonstrates good understanding of the information given in the article; follows one link for better understanding
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Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the information given in the article; follows links in article for further understanding
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Quality of Discussion Questions
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Only asks rhetorical questions, "yes/no" questions, or questions that have obvious or unanimous answers
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Leads the class in a general discussion of the topic; questions don't develop further insight
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Engages the class in a good discussion of the topic, including questions that develop surface learning
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Engages the class in a mature, intelligent discussion of the topic, including questions that provoke discussion and further learning
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Controlling Discussion
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Discussion rarely stays on topic; one or two people dominate discussion; invites disruptive comments; discussion lacks maturity
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One person dominates discussion or only presenter speaks; discussion goes off tangent 2-3 times; discussion egregiously under or over time limit
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Allows a few students to speak; discussion goes off track once; goes a minute or two over or under time limit
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Allows a variety of students to speak; keeps discussion on target; stays within 8-10 minute time limit
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