Instructions
Follow these steps to contribute to the class blog!
- FIND IT: Find the class blog by clicking on the appropriate link at the top of the page.
- READ IT: Next, read the current post, and click on the post's header to read the responses submitted by other students.
- WRITE IT: Write your comment at the bottom of the post's page where it reads, "Leave a Reply." First, you must ENTER YOUR NAME in the appropriate field by typing your first name and your class period. For example, if your name is Alex and you are in my first period class, you will type "Alex1." Do not enter your last name, and do not type in the "Email" and "Website" fields. Secondly, you must ENTER YOUR COMMENT in the large text box.
- SUBMIT IT: Lastly, once you have reviewed your comment for spelling and grammatical errors, you are ready to submit it to me for review. To do this, click the "Submit" button. Congratulations - you have finished your part! I will read your comment to see that it meets the grading requirements described below. Once approved, it will be graded and added to the list of comments for that post.
Grading Rubric
Follow these requirements to contribute to the class blog!
Comments must meet grade requirements #1 and #2 to be posted, and higher scores will be given to those comments meeting grade requirements #3 through #6. A comment not meeting at least the first two grade requirements will not be posted, and the student will receive an "F" for the assignment. Please remember: I will read all comments before they are posted on this site. Inappropriate comments will not be posted, and any student that submits an inappropriate comment is subject to penalty.
GRADE REQUIREMENTS
"D" to "C" Range:
1) Your comment must be written using complete sentences and in Standard English, and
2) Your comment must relate to the topic of the assigned post.
"C" to "B" Range - #1 and #2, plus...:
3) Adds a new idea or expands on an idea expressed in my post or the comment of another student, and
4) Your idea or thought must be explained well enough for others to understand what you're trying to say.
"A" Range - #1 through #4, plus...:
5) Connects to the text(s) currently being read or previously read in class, or
6) Connects to a point(s) made during a recent class discussion.
GRADE REQUIREMENTS
"D" to "C" Range:
1) Your comment must be written using complete sentences and in Standard English, and
2) Your comment must relate to the topic of the assigned post.
"C" to "B" Range - #1 and #2, plus...:
3) Adds a new idea or expands on an idea expressed in my post or the comment of another student, and
4) Your idea or thought must be explained well enough for others to understand what you're trying to say.
"A" Range - #1 through #4, plus...:
5) Connects to the text(s) currently being read or previously read in class, or
6) Connects to a point(s) made during a recent class discussion.