Discussion

50

Excellent

45

Above Average

35

Average

30

Minimum

29

Below

Depth of reflection

Demonstrates a thorough reflection of the topic and includes connections to

students’ own experiences

Demonstrates a thoughtful understanding of the topic.

Demonstrates a basic understanding of the topic.

Demonstrates a limited understanding of the topic

Demonstrates little or no understanding of the topic

Content

Entry contains an outstanding response to entry prompt

Entry contains an excellent response to

entry prompt

Entry contains a satisfactory response to

entry prompt

Entry contains an inadequate response to

entry prompt

Entry contains little or no response to

entry prompt

Mechanics

Well written, clear organization, use of standard English grammar

Written with excellent organization, contains little or no errors using standard English

grammar

Written with satisfactory organization, contains some errors using standard English

grammar

Written with several organization, errors using standard English grammar

Written with no organization, numerous errors using standard English

grammar

Timeliness

Submitted by

due date

Submitted by

due date

Submitted after

the due date

Submitted after

due date

Not submitted