Discussion Board Discussion Board Link: 9SS Honors
What is the Discussion Board: The Discussion Board is a communication tool that will be used in your history class. I will post a question, that may require extra reading, to the board roughly every week. Your job is to write a response to the question, this should be between 3-5 sentences, and then respond to your classmates post (2-3 sentences each). You are required to respond to at least 4 of your classmates responses.
The Points Awarded: Show that you understand the content of the discussion through your response to the question and to your classmates is worth 5 points How well you write out your responses- complete sentences, well organized and free of grammatical errors is worth 5 points Participating in the discussions is worth 5 points.
When is it due? All parts need to be completed by 2:30pm on the date that they are due. (Fridays) Initial responses to the discussion question must be completed by 7:45am, 2 days after being assigned the question. (Wednesdays) If we miss school on a due date, it will be due the next school day at the same time. You may or may not be given time during class to complete discussion board assignments
These assignments will be given almost every full week of the school year. Process Questions will be posted on Monday mornings You respond with your initial response by Wed. morning (7:45am) You respond to at least 2 of your classmates responses by Friday (2:45pm)
| | Discussion Board Rubric | | | | | Descriptions | 5pts No Revisions Needed | 3pts Minor Revisions Needed | 1pt Major Revisions needed | 0pts Did not meet requirements | Point descriptions | 15pts Possible | Perfect- no changes | A few errors, didn't fully participate | Alot of errors, did not participate much | Did not participate at all | Participation | Provides comments and new information in a regular and equitable manner.Interacts with a variety of participants. Need to make comments to at least 4 classmates | | | | | Understanding of Content | Revealed a solid understanding of the topic as evidenced by thoughtful responses and questions. | | | | | Writing Mechanics | Complete sentences, well organized, grammatically correct and free of spelling errors. | | | | |
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