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Online Discussion Forum 
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Rubric Code: E6AW7W
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Subject: History  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Discussion Percussion

Exceeds expectations = 90-100

4 pts

Discussion Worthy

Meets expectations = 70-89

3 pts

Discussion Concussion

Partially meeting expectations = 60-69

2 pts

Forum Bored'em

Fails to meet = 0-59

1 pts

Critical Thinking

SS 11.1, SS 11.2, SS 11.3

Discussion Percussion

Posts show deep insight and analysis.

Analysis, evaluation, or interpretation is expressed clearly and fully developed.

Poses questions or ideas to promote further discussion.
Discussion Worthy

Posts are simple but show some insight and analysis.

Argument, evaluation or interpretation is expressed but lacks elaboration and detail.

Offers some new line of thinking.
Discussion Concussion

Posts lack insight and analysis. Simply rehashes or summarizes others' posts.

Does not express opinion clearly.

Posts do not inspire further thinking.
Forum Bored'em

No attempt was made.
Connections

Student makes connections between new and old learning.

Discussion Percussion

Clear connections are made through specific reference to course materials (websites, articles, texts, documents).

Specific examples are used to connect concepts to personal experiences.
Discussion Worthy

Connections to course materials are mostly substantive and explained, though a minority might be referential.
Discussion Concussion

Connections are vague and do not address both course materials and personal thoughts.
Forum Bored'em

No attempt was made.
Comments (to other threads)

Student comments on at least 2 other replies and engages others in academic manner.

Discussion Percussion

Comments show insight, depth and understanding. They connect with the original post and add to that post by including references to supporting material. Arguments advanced are clear, supported and relate to the original post. Thoughtful questions were posed to further discussion of the topic.
Discussion Worthy

Comments is rather simple but show some insight, depth, or connection to the original post. Some material may be irrelevant, but personal opinion is appropriately expressed and posts as a whole show understanding. Questions were posed to further discussion of the topic.
Discussion Concussion

Comments lack insight, depth, or are superficial. Entries tend to be short and frequently irrelevant to the original post. Does not express opinion clearly. Shows little understanding. No questions were posed to further discussion of the topic.
Forum Bored'em

No attempt was made.
Timeliness of Posts

Student will post early and often in order to advance the discussion.

Discussion Percussion

Initial responses to discussion questions are made early; comments on others' posts are prompt, demonstrate high degree of continued engagement over time and promote deeper thinking and further dialogue.
Discussion Worthy

Initial responses to discussion questions and comments to others' posts are made over time.
Discussion Concussion

All responses are made close to the "last minute", and do not promote deeper thinking and further dialogue.
Forum Bored'em

No attempt was made.
MUGS

Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling.

Discussion Percussion

Use of sophisticated mechanics,usage grammar and spelling suited the purpose, context and audience.
Discussion Worthy

Use of appropriate mechanics,usage grammar and spelling suited the purpose, context and audience.
Discussion Concussion

Errors began to interfere with understanding.
Forum Bored'em

No attempt was made.



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