Class Participation Rubric
The following rubric is aligned to Common Core ELA Speaking and Listening standards.
3
Comes to class and
discussions prepared, having
read or researched material
under study as evidenced by
high quality written work and
ample verbal participation
2
Comes to class and
discussions mostly prepared,
having read or researched a
majority of the material under
study as evidenced by quality
written work and sufficient
verbal participation.
Use of
Evidence
Explicitly and accurately refers
to evidence on the topic, text,
or issue by quoting directly
from the sources when
possible to probe and reflect
on ideas under discussion.
Behavior
Completely follows rules for
collegial discussions, showing
leadership through politeness
and respect for others’ ideas;
engaged and interested in
class and listens attentively to
peers.
Poses questions that elicit
elaboration and responds to
others' questions and
comments with relevant
observations and ideas that
bring the discussion back on
topic as needed.
Uses appropriate eye contact
when listening and speaking;
when speaking, exhibits
appropriate volume and clear
pronunciation.
Explicitly refers to evidence on
the topic, text, or issues by
paraphrasing from sources to
probe and reflect on ideas
under discussion. May show
some confusion regarding
subject.
Follows rules for collegial
discussions, exhibiting polite
and respectful behavior;
listens attentively to peers.
Preparation
Questioning
Confidence
Grade: ________
1
Comes to class and
discussions with minimal
preparation, having read or
researched some of the
material under study as
evidenced by incomplete
written work and minimal
verbal participation.
Uses personal experiences or
generalizations rather than
sources to probe and reflect
on ideas under discussion.
0
Comes to discussions without
any preparation as evidenced
by a failure to complete
written work and a refusal to
participate in class.
Inconsistent adherence to the
rules for collegial discussion
exhibited by behavior that
may disrupt the class or
discussion, or behavior that
shows disinterest.
Shows a complete disregard
for rules of collegial
discussions, exhibiting
behavior that is rude,
disrespectful, or ill-mannered.
Asks questions about the
material under study and
responds to others’ questions.
Shows a limited ability to ask
or respond to questions about
the material under study.
Student asks questions that
are unrelated to the material
under study and is unable to
respond to others’ questions.
Makes eye contact when
listening and speaking; when
speaking exhibits mostly
acceptable volume and
pronunciation.
Struggles to make eye
contact when listening and
speaking; speaks quietly
and/or mumbles at times.
Inability to make eye contact
when listening and speaking;
volume and pronunciation
make it impossible for others to
comprehend speech or
refusal to participate verbally.
References to the topic, text,
or issue are irrelevant,
inappropriate or
incomprehensible. May not
participate at all.