LI TERACY CAPACI TI ES HABI TS OF MI ND

PLC OPERATI ONALI ZE & OBSERVATI ON RUBRI C

I WI LL SEE AND HEAR STUDENTS

ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATI ON | OFFI CE OF ACADEMI C CONTENT

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Evidence Collected Observation Date: ____________
Habit of Mind
Tallies
Modeled by the
Teacher
Tallie
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Demonstrated by
Student(s)
Tallie
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Embedded in
Task/Assignment
The Student Responds to the Varying Demands of Audience, Task, Purpose, and Discipline
Adapts ones communication in
relation to audience, task,
purpose, and discipline


Sets and adjusts ones purpose
for reading, writing, speaking,
listening, and language use as
warranted by the task


Adapts ones tone, nuances,
and connotations of ones
words to affect meaning


Knows that different disciplines
call for different types of
evidence


The Student Comprehends as Well as Critiques
Engages, discerns, and open-
minded reader and listener


Works diligently to understand
precisely what an author or
speaker is saying


Questions and assesses the
veracity of claims and the
soundness of reasoning of an
authors or speakers
assumptions and premises


The Student Builds Strong Content Knowledge
Engages with a wide range of
works of quality and substance


Proficient in new areas
through research and study


Reads purposefully and listens
attentively to gain both general
knowledge and discipline-
specific expertise


Refines and shares ones
knowledge through writing and
speaking


The Student Uses Technology and Digital Media Strategically and Capably
Employs technology
thoughtfully


Acquires useful information
efficiently, and I integrate what
I learn online with what I learn
offline


Familiarizes with the strengths
and limitations of various
technological tools and

LI TERACY CAPACI TI ES HABI TS OF MI ND
PLC OPERATI ONALI ZE & OBSERVATI ON RUBRI C
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ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATI ON | OFFI CE OF ACADEMI C CONTENT

mediums

selects and uses tools best
suited to my communication
goals


The Student Values Evidence
Cites Specific evidence


Uses relevant evidence when
supporting own points in
writing and speaking, making
reasoning clear to the reader
or listener


Constructively evaluates
others use of evidence


The Student Exhibits Understanding of Other Perspectives and Cultures
Appreciates learning and
working with people from
widely divergent cultures who
represent diverse experiences
and perspectives


Actively seeks to understand
and communicates clearly with
people of varied backgrounds


Through reading world,
classic, and contemporary
literature, can vicariously
inhabit worlds and have
experiences much different
than ones own


The Student Demonstrates Independence
Self-directed learner that can
evaluate and comprehend
complex text


Constructs effective
arguments and convey
multifaceted information


Independently discerns a
speakers key points, request
clarification, and ask relevant
questions


Builds on others ideas,
articulate ones own ideas, and
confirm one has been
understood


Demonstrates command of
standard English and acquires
and uses a wide-ranging
vocabulary