Socratic Seminar Rubric ? O?Sullivan A B C Below C Speaking Moves the conversation forward Refers directly to the text Provides new ideas/connections to prior learning or current events Makes connections to other speakers Offers 3 insightful contributions Speaks confidently and clearly Comments often, but does not lead others in conversation Refers to text Responds to questions Offers interesting ideas, not necessarily connected to text Offers 2 insightful contributions Speaks clearly Emphasizes only own ideas Tends towards debate, not dialogue Ideas do not always connect Comments neglect details of text Offers 1 contribution Does not contribute to discussion If contribution is made it is disruptive, argumentative, and/or disconnected to previous comments Listening