Discussion+Board+Info.+&+Requirements

**Discussion Board Requirements**  • Respond to each post in “character” either as a Northern supporter or Southern supporter - This will be assigned at the beginning of the unit

• Follow the criteria for a “quality” post:      • For each post, you need to respond to at least 2 classmates – 1 on your side and 1 on opposing side 
 * Demonstrates understanding of the discussion and the topic in the discussion - Uses vocabulary and other information to support discussion points.
 * Replying to other comments in the discussion. - Displays excellent understanding of the comment under the discussion by: affirming statements and citing relevant sources, asking a new related question, or making an opposing statement with support based on relevant sources
 * Connections to the classroom. - Strong evidence of reflective thought that will be used in the classroom. Reflective statements that go beyond basic required classroom information
 * Quality of writing - Written responses are free of grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. The style of writing makes it easy to communicate with each other.
 * Timeliness – Postings are made early in the discussion as well as throughout the discussion

**Check out the Discussion Board for this page for an example of a "quality post" and a "poor post".


 * Discussion Board Rubrics **


 * Online discussion reminders**