Discussion Board Rubric

Discussion Board Rubric

A Discussion (9-10 points)

A-level postings:

§       Are made in a timely fashion

§       Meet all established requirements

§       Are thoughtful, analytical, and show clear evidence of critical thinking

§       Pose thought-proving open-ended questions that inspire class discussion

B Discussion (8-9 points)

B-level postings:

§       Are made in a timely fashion

§       Meet all established requirements

§       Are thoughtful, analytical, and show some evidence of critical thinking

§       Pose open-ended questions that inspire class discussion

C Discussion (7-8 points)

C-level postings:

§       Are made in a timely fashion

§       Meet all established requirements

§       Show some thought, analysis, and reflection

§       Pose open-ended questions

D Discussion (6-7 points)

D level postings:

§       Are posted a day late

§       Meet all established requirements

§       Show some thought, analysis, and reflection

§       Pose open-ended questions

F Discussion (5 points)

§       Are posted more than one day late

§       Meet all established requirements

§       Show some thought, analysis, and reflection

§       Pose open-ended questions

Level 0 (0 points)

§       Participant was rude, abusive, or obscene

The Great Gatsby!

March 3, 2011: Two Gatsby postings
Assignment requirements: for your initial posting, you should thoughtfully reflect on some literary element or historical aspect of the novel (i.e. theme, character, setting, symbolism, conflict, style, allusions, etc.) and include a direct quotation (in MLA format) that compliments, supports, or illuminates your reflection in some way and concludes by posing an open-ended question that has been carefully designed to inspire class discussion (you must submit your initial post by midnight on Friday, March 4). You should also carefully craft a thoughtful post in response to the open-ended question posed by one of your class member’s in his or her initial post (to be completed by Sunday, March 6 at midnight). Be sure to incorporate at least six of your vocabulary words correctly over the course of your two posts.