| Criteria | Points Received | Total Points |
| Thinking (15) | ||
| -Shows individuality by confidently taking a bold risk | / 8 | |
| -Forms well-developed theses showing good focus with topic | / 7 | |
| Writing (25) | ||
| -Improves formal essay writing by using short and concise sentences when necessary to express direct and straightforward ideas/thoughts | / 5 | |
| -Develops body paragraphs with a strong connection to the thesis | / 5 | |
| -Uses at least three focused supporting pieces of evidence per body paragraph | / 5 | |
| -Chooses appropriate words to convey ideas more clearly | / 5 | |
| -Eliminates punctuation errors (e.g. comma/semicolon splices) | / 5 | |
| Reading (20) | ||
| -Expands reading to include at least two other types of literature other than novels (i.e. literary criticism, magazine/news articles, journals, etc.) | / 5 | |
| -Draws at least one major insight from each piece of literature | / 5 | |
| -Reads efficiently by taking side notes while reading | / 5 | |
| -Expands vocabulary by defining unfamiliar words | / 5 | |
| Speaking (20) | ||
| -Limits one hand gesture to a maximum usage of three times every five minutes (hand gestures must add emotion to the presentation) | / 5 | |
| -Articulate speech with appropriate tones and emphases | / 5 | |
| -Eliminates usage of �time-filler� words to a maximum of two per presentation (clearly delivers speech and gets to the point) | / 5 | |
| -Maintains eye contact with members of the audience | / 5 | |
| Listening (10) | ||
| -Pays attention to individual group member�s insights and/or inputs | / 5 | |
| -Gives feedback to other group member questions and/or suggestions | / 5 | |
| Group Work (10) | ||
| -Finds a specialty in creating the group�s final product | / 5 | |
| -Utilizes at least one suggestion from each group member in final individual product/s | / 5 | |
| Total Points | / 100 | |