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Blog Rubric Blog Rubric Rubric for evaluating the use of blogs by middle school students. Rubric Code: M26XC6 By bkarow Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Computers Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Blogging Enter rubric description
	Beginning 1 pts	Developing 3 pts	Strong 7 pts	Proficient 5 pts
Use of blogs	Beginning Student contribution is minimal and does not fully explain reasoning or is late. No response to other entries.	Developing Student contribution is timely but does not give evidence of substantial contribution. There is limited reference to understanding of how to evaluate the media. No responses to other entries.	Strong Student contribution is strong, substantial an shows thorough understanding of how to evaluate media. Additionally, there are thoughtful responses to other entries.	Proficient Student contribution is strong, substantial and shows thorough understanding of how to evaluate the media. There are no responses to other entries or responses are limited and lack reflection.
Intellectual Engagement	Beginning Blog entries make limited referece to classroom discussion or web evaluation tools.	Developing Blog entries make some reference to classroom discussion web evaluation tools or student's own opinions.	Strong Blog entries show strong awareness of key issues discussed, make full use of web evaluation tools. Includes a thoughtful student opinion and links to examples supporting the entry.	Proficient Blog entries show strong awareness of key issues discussed in class and make full use of web evaluation tools. Student's own opinion is also present.
Personal Response.	Beginning There is no personal opinion.	Developing Opinion is present but is not cohesive or seems ill defined.	Strong Opinion is supported through links to other sites.	Proficient Opinion is well thought out and well expressed.
Engaged Writing Writing mechanics	Beginning Blog entries use incorrect grammar and syntax consistetnly making it difficult for others to follow. No links are included connecting your thoughts.	Developing Blog entries show some evidence of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. Others will have little trouble following your blog. No links are included.	Strong Blog entries show a very good command of Standard English and have flair and originality. Links are included to support your thoughts.	Proficient Blog entries show a good command of Standard English.