Monday 27 January 2014

Tips for Leaving a Good Blog Comment

Please refer to this handout when leaving blog comments.

Leaving a Good Blog Comment

Rubrics

Here are the rubrics I will be using to assess your blogs and blog comments.  I will have your rubrics in a duotang.  Please feel free to see me to know how you are doing.

Blog Post Rubric


Criteria
1--Beginning
2--Developing
3--Proficient
4--Advanced
Ideas and Content
Did I convey a clear point, stay on topic and provide evidence?
My topic is stated, but the main ideas are underdeveloped.



My main ideas lack supporting details.
My topic is stated and I present the main ideas to support the topic.



My main ideas are stated and supporting details are limited.
My topic and main ideas are developed in a clear and focused manner.


My main ideas are adequately developed using supporting details.
My topic and main ideas are presented in a clear, focused manner that demonstrates knowledge and understanding.


My main ideas are strongly supported with details appropriate for the target audience and topic.
Language
Did my language support my message?
My language was unclear and lacks a connection to topic, purpose, and/or audience.
My language is basic and may lack a connection to the topic, purpose, and/or audience.
My language is clear and appropriate for the topic, purpose and audience.
My language is powerful and adds to the audience's understanding of the topic.
Organization
Was my product easy to follow?
My product's organization was hard to follow.
My product's organization lacks purpose and development.
My product's organization is appropriate for my topic and purpose.
My product's organization adds to my meaning.


Blog Response Rubric

Criteria
1--Beginning
2--Developing
3--Proficient
4--Advanced
Ideas and Content
Did I convey a clear point, stay on topic and provide evidence?
My responses are stated, but they are underdeveloped.



My responses lack supporting details.
My topic is stated and I present the main ideas to support the topic.



My responses are stated and supporting details are limited.
My responses are developed in a clear and focused manner.


My responses are adequately developed using supporting details.
My responses are presented in a clear, focused manner that demonstrates knowledge and understanding.


My responses are strongly supported with details appropriate for the target audience and topic.
Language
Did my language support my message?
My language was unclear and lacks a connection to topic, purpose, and/or audience.
My language is basic and may lack a connection to the topic, purpose, and/or audience.
My language is clear and appropriate for the topic, purpose and audience.
My language is powerful and adds to the audience's understanding of my response.

Getting Started!

Today we discussed the PURPOSE of blogging in class, and now you are a member of 3U with Mrs. Le.  Right now you have a few things to do:

  1. Upload a profile picture to your blog profile.  (I can help you.)
  2. Read a couple of the links below.  These are sample blogs from 3U students last year and last semester.  These will help you understand what is expected of you.
  3. Write a blog post about whatever you want.  Please include a picture and a video.  Before you post your blog, please LABEL it with your name. (I can help you.)
  4. Respond to someone's post in the class.