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Book Club - iSchool Student - Jenifer Arnold and Denice Buchanan

Indicators Beginning Developing Exemplary Data Source
Section 1
Speaking Clearly 0-15% of club members speak clearly, distinctly, are poised and confident during club discussions. 16-89% of club members speak clearly, distinctly, are poised and confident during club discussions. 90-97% of club members speak clearly, distinctly, are poised and confident during club discussions

(note: if there are students who are too shy to talk and voice opinions during club meetings, they should not be forced to do so).
Observation/note taking during meetings
Elaborate Statements
0-10% of club members elaborate and back up their ideas and opinions with evidence

11-75% of club members elaborate and back up their ideas and opinions with evidence

76-97% of club members elaborate and back up their ideas and opinions with evidence
Observation/note taking during meetings
Peer Prospective
0-15% of club members invite and acknowledge comments from others and recognize differing opinions

16-89% of club members invite and acknowledge comments from others and recognize differing opinions

90-97% of club members invite and acknowledge comments from others and recognize differing opinions
Observation/note taking during meetings
Section 2
Active Listening
0-5% of club members are active listeners, and allow their peers to speak one at a time

6-79% of club members are active listeners, and allow their peers to speak one at a time

80-100% of club members are active listeners, and allow their peers to speak one at a time
Observation/note taking during meetings
Questions to Peers
0-5% of club members ask their peers appropriate questions using kind language and correct context

6-89% of club members ask their peers appropriate questions using kind language and correct context

90-100% of club members ask their peers appropriate questions using kind language and correct context
Observation/note taking during meetings
Connection to Character
0-39% of club members express feeling similarly to characters in certain situations

40-79% of club members express feeling similarly to characters in certain situations

80-100% of club members express feeling similarly to characters in certain situations
Observation/note taking during meetings
Connection to Real World Situations
0-20% of club members understand how empathy can create a better school and social environment

26-94% of club members understand how empathy can create a better school and social environment

95-100% of club members understand how empathy can create a better school and social environment
Observation/note taking during meetings
Informal Interviews / Casual Conversation