The Tell Tale Heart - Day 1
Student name: ________________________ Date: ____________
1. Skill criterion: Collaborative participation
Objective: Students will actively participate in group discussions and activities, demonstrating effective collaboration and
communication skills.
Score: ____________
Score criteria:
4 - The student consistently participates in group discussions and activities, listens actively to others, and
contributes ideas and feedback in a respectful and constructive manner.
3 - The student participates in group discussions and activities, listens to others, and contributes ideas
and feedback, but may occasionally struggle to communicate effectively or collaborate with others.
2 - The student participates in group discussions and activities but may not consistently listen to others
or contribute ideas and feedback, and may have difficulty collaborating effectively with others.
1 - The student does not actively participate in group discussions or activities and may disrupt or hinder
the progress of the group.
2. Skill criterion: Vocabulary usage
Objective: Students will correctly use academic vocabulary terms related to the horror and suspense genre in their discussions
and activities.
Score: ____________
Score criteria:
4 - The student consistently and accurately uses academic vocabulary terms related to the horror and
suspense genre in their discussions and activities, demonstrating a strong understanding of the
terminology.
3 - The student generally uses academic vocabulary terms related to the horror and suspense genre in
their discussions and activities but may occasionally use them incorrectly or inconsistently.
2 - The student attempts to use academic vocabulary terms related to the horror and suspense genre in
their discussions and activities, but may frequently use them incorrectly or inconsistently, indicating a
limited understanding of the terminology.
1 - The student does not use academic vocabulary terms related to the horror and suspense genre in
their discussions and activities or uses them incorrectly or inappropriately.
The Tell Tale Heart - Day 1
3. Skill criterion: Analysis of literature
Objective: Students will analyze and interpret the use of horror and suspense elements in literature selections and demonstrate an
understanding of their effects on the reader.
Score: ____________
Score criteria:
4 - The student demonstrates a deep understanding of the horror and suspense elements in the
literature selections, and effectively analyzes and interprets their effects on the reader with clear and
insightful observations.
3 - The student demonstrates a solid understanding of the horror and suspense elements in the
literature selections and analyzes and interprets their effects on the reader with generally clear and
accurate observations.
2 - The student demonstrates a limited understanding of the horror and suspense elements in the
literature selections and may struggle to analyze or interpret their effects on the reader, or may provide
superficial or inaccurate observations.
1 - The student does not demonstrate an understanding of the horror and suspense elements in the
literature selections or does not attempt to analyze or interpret their effects on the reader.