Discussion Checklist —High School

 

Date Observed

Always, Sometimes, Rarely

Comments

Engagement

 

Student enjoys discussions.

 

 

 

Student thinks deeply about others’ comments.

 

 

 

Student demonstrates engagement with appropriate body language.

 

 

 

Interaction:

 

Student contributes an appropriate amount of personal experiences and opinions.

 

 

 

Student uses sound reasoning to counter opposing opinions.

 

 

 

Student uses humor appropriately to counter opposing opinions.

 

 

 

Student uses credible information to support opinions.

 

 

 

Student summarizes and paraphrases others’ comments.

 

 

 

Student elaborates on classmates’ comments.

 

 

 

Collaboration:

 

Student contributes enthusiastically without monopolizing discussion.

 

 

 

Student encourages classmates to contribute.

 

 

 

Student finds areas of agreement with opposing viewpoints.

 

 

 

Student considers criticisms of own opinions respectfully.

 

 

 

Student changes mind when necessary.

 

 

 

Student follows class discussion rules.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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