Preparation+and+Participation

How will I be assessed on my participation in the lit circle? Your preparation for, and participation in, the literature circles will be your major assessment for //Into the Wild//. For each literature circle you will be assessed on the quality of the written work you submit to the wiki page before the literature circle begins. Additionally, your participation in literature circle discussions will be assessed by your teachers, your peers, and by your completion of a self-assessment using the attached rubric.

If you are absent on the day of the lit circle you have two options. If you are able, you may participate in the discussion digitally by skyping or facetiming with your group. If you are unable to skype/facetime, you will be required to write a short essay that covers the information your group submitted to Google docs. Either way, you are still responsible for preparing and submitting your part of the assignment to Google docs before class begins.

Also, if you are absent during a preparation day, you are still expected to submit your work and be prepared to participate in the lit circle the following day.

**Literature Circle Participation Rubric **

(2 points) ||  ||   ||   || (2 points) ||  ||   ||   || (4 points) ||  ||   ||   ||  (2 points) ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Behavior during Lit Circle || Never || Sometimes || Often/Always ||
 * Stayed on task during group activities
 * Treated group members with respect
 * Made significant contributions to the group discussion
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Completed assigned work and came to the class prepared

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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Literature Circle Preparation Rubric