Spelling & grammar
The thread should be 250 – 300 words in length, include thought-provoking, clearly focused, and fully supported sentences. Be sure not to use first person at any point during the course (except for when the discussion question calls for a personal response). Must address each part of discussion thread.
Depending on your grade level and/or curriculum area, which strategies of teaching situation can be used in your lesson unit? Briefly map a mini unit and give three examples of the strategies that could be used most adaptable to you as a teacher.
Criteria
Points Possible
Points
Earned
Thread – Key Components
7 points
All key components of the DB prompt are answered in a new thread
Thread – Flow
5 points
Clear, logical flow to post
Thread – Major Points
5 points
Major points are stated clearly
Thread – Major Points
7 points
Major points are supported
Thread – Spelling and Grammar
3 points
Spelling & grammar
Thread – Word Count
3 points
Sufficient word count (250–300)
Reply – Word Count
7 points
Sufficient word count (100–150)
Reply – Communication
3 points
Appropriate “netiquette” manners (For example, no name calling or labeling another student’s idea a derogatory term, such as “stupid,” “dumb” even when disagreeing—See Student Expectations )
Reply – Contribution
7 points
Brings clarity to issues being discussed relating issues to Scripture/biblical principles and experience.
Reply – Spelling and Grammar
3 points
Spelling & grammar
Total
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