Actively participate in the online During-Reading learning experience (~500 words). Write a brief essay to synthesize the week’s assigned reading with your selection of a recently published (within the past two years) newspaper or magazine article. (~ 250 words not including the citation of the news article).
Using the following rubrics, the assessment of your Current Connections discussion and essay will be based on your demonstrated understanding of the week’s assigned reading and your synthesis of this reading with a recently published (within the past two years) newspaper or magazine article you selected.
Please consult the Current Connections assignment for specific elements to address in your Current Connections BlogPost
During-Reading Assessment Rubric | More Effective During-Reading Comments deeply engage aspects of the reading, stimulate discussion, offer informative questions or comments, and help others by addressing their questions or confusions.
Exceeding | In responding to the weekly reading, the student demonstrates exceptionally thoughtful and thorough reading across the entire assignment [5 grade points]
Meeting | In responding to the weekly reading, the student demonstrates thoughtful and thorough reading across the entire assignment [3 grade points]
Approaching | In responding to the weekly reading, the student demonstrates superficial reading across the entire assignment OR thoughtful reading of only part of the assignment. [2 grade point]
Needing Improvement | In responding to the weekly reading, the student demonstrates superficial reading of only part of the assignment. [1 grade point]Failing | No entry [0 grade point]
Current Connections Blog Post Assessment Rubric
Exceeding | In responding to the Current Connections assignment prompt, the writer demonstrates a rigorous and in-depth understanding of content and purpose through their classroom discussion and the development and support of their blog post. Appropriate organization and style is evident. [5 grade points]
Meeting | In responding to the Current Connections assignment prompt, the writer demonstrates a thoughtful understanding of content and purpose through their classroom discussion and the development and support of their blog post. Appropriate organization and style is evident. [3 grade points]
Approaching | In responding to the Current Connections assignment prompt, the writer demonstrates an awareness of content and purpose through their classroom discussion and their effort to develop and support their blog post. Appropriate organization and style is evident. [1 grade points]
Needing Improvement | In responding to the Current Connections assignment prompt, the writer demonstrates minimal or no attention to content and purpose. Classroom discussion, blog post may be unsuitable, and/or the writer may not develop or support an argument. Appropriate organization and style might not be evident. [0 grade points]
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