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Class participation
articipation will be noted and graded once every 3 weeks for theainder of the school year according to the rubric below.
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graded on:ou understand and respond to class questions and storiesyou use Spanish in class (which, optimally, is always!)all enthusiasm and respect for the learning environment
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No attempt.
1
You seem to understand, but you make the minimal effort. You:
•usually follow class rules.•respond using one word answers.•contribute to class stories in English.•sometimes do not answer class questions.
2
You want to participate and contribute, but you need help! You:
•almost always follow class rules.•sometimes respond, though minimally.•can answer with guidance, support, and repetition.•use broken speech (Spanish with English interference).
3
You understand and make some effort to participate. You:
•almost always follow class rules.•usually respond appropriately but participate only occasionally.•answer clearly, though with some hesitation.•need a little guidance / repetition.•use some Spanish in class.
4
You fully understand and participate on a consistent basis. You:
•always follow class rules.•contribute to class stories consistently.•respond to questions appropriately and sufficiently when called upon.•correct your own mistakes if necessary.•use Spanish in class most of the time.
5
You are totally confident and rock the house with your amazing Spanish-speaking ability! You:
•always follow class rules.•contribute to class stories consistently.•add your own ideas and elaborate whenever possible.•correct your own mistakes if necessary.•engage your peers and your teacher in conversations in Spanish on a frequentbasis.