Discussion Guidance Sheet

1. Reading questions. Discussion leaders will formulate three to five questions pertaining to the
reading assignment on which they will lead discussion. The questions should challenge the class to
deepen their understanding of the issue the author is discussing, to clarify and complete their
understanding of the author’s central argument, to critically assess the adequacy of that argument,
or to compare the author’s position with that of another author we will have read. The questions
should be clearly and concisely formulated. 

9 - 10 points -- All requirements met and exceeds expectations

7 - 8 points -- Requirements met, provides insightful comments

5 - 6 points -- Assignment lacking in significant areas of the assignment

4 or below -- Assignment needs significant improvement