Edmodo

Discussion Rubric
Initial Post:

Student establishes his/her unique perspective by:
Making an insightful observation about one of the novels themes.

Supporting his/her observation with textual evidence.

Explaining or analyzing the textual evidence to expand on his/her

observation.
Effectively incorporating direct quote(s).

Responding to peers:

Student comments on at least two posts, respectfully building on others ideas by doing one or more of
the following:
Posing or responding to questions that relate to broader themes or larger ideas.
Clarifying, verifying, or challenging someones ideas or conclusions.
Summarizing points of agreement and disagreement.
Making new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.

Edmodo Discussion Rubric

Initial Post:

Student establishes his/her unique perspective by:
Making an insightful observation about one of the novels themes.

Supporting his/her observation with textual evidence.

Explaining or analyzing the textual evidence to expand on his/her

observation.
Effectively incorporating direct quote(s).

Responding to peers:

Student comments on at least two posts, respectfully building on others ideas by doing one or more of
the following:
Posing or responding to questions that relate to broader themes or larger ideas.
Clarifying, verifying, or challenging someones ideas or conclusions.
Summarizing points of agreement and disagreement.
Making new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.

Edmodo Discussion Rubric

Second Post:

Student establishes his/her unique perspective by:
Making an insightful observation about the authors style.

Supporting his/her observation with textual evidence.

Explaining or analyzing the textual evidence to expand on his/her

observation.
Effectively incorporating direct quote(s).

_____________/12
Responding to peers:

Student comments on at least two posts, respectfully building on others ideas by doing one or more of the
following:
Posing or responding to questions that relate to broader themes or larger ideas.
Clarifying, verifying, or challenging someones ideas or conclusions.
Summarizing points of agreement and disagreement.
Making new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.
_____________/6

Extra-Credit Reflection Post:







_____________/3


Edmodo Discussion Rubric
Second Post:

Student establishes his/her unique perspective by:
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2
1
Making an insightful observation about the authors style.



Supporting his/her observation with textual evidence.

Explaining or analyzing the textual evidence to expand on his/her

observation.
Effectively incorporating direct quote(s).

_____________/12
Responding to peers:

Student comments on at least two posts, respectfully building on others ideas by doing one or more of the
following:
Posing or responding to questions that relate to broader themes or larger ideas.
Clarifying, verifying, or challenging someones ideas or conclusions.
Summarizing points of agreement and disagreement.
Making new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.
_____________/6

Extra-Credit Reflection Post:







_____________/3