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Creating a Blog

Write a blog entry that describes one of the following: 1. immigrating to a new country 2. visiting a different city 3. moving house 4. changing schools Use your past experiences - and your imagination - as inspiration for your blog entry.

Rubric Code: VXB4A35

By anggross

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Subject: English

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Blogging
	10 10 pts	15 15 pts	20 20 pts	25 25 pts
Visuals	10 Blog visuals are missing and/or irrelevant to the text.	15 Blog visuals are somewhat relevant to the text, somewhat engaging and in some ways, aesthetically appealing.	20 Blog visuals are relevant to the text, engage the reader and aesthetically appealing.	25 Blog visuals are extremely relevant to the text, engage the reader and aesthetically appealing. Visuals show thought and effort.
Intellectual Engagement	10 Blog entries make little or no reference to classroom discussion, lesson, or lesson activities OR Blog entry is copied from another student.	15 Blog entries make some reference to classroom discussion, lesson, or lesson activities. Student posts an opinion but does not support it with facts.	20 Blog entries show strong awareness of key issues discussed, makes full use of information from classroom discussion, lesson, and lesson activities. Includes a student opinion and adds examples supporting the entry.	25 Blog entries show strong awareness of key issues discussed in class, lesson or lesson activities. Student's own opinion is also present, and presents thought provoking questions or statements to further the discussion.
Personal Response.	10 There is no personal opinion.	15 Opinion is present but is not supported by facts.	20 Opinion is supported through facts from classroom discussions or web/reading resources	25 Opinion is well organized. Student supports opinion with facts beyond the classroom discussions as a result of research beyond class.
Engaged Writing	10 Blog entries use incorrect grammar and spelling, consistently making it difficult for others to follow ideas in entry.	15 Blog entries show some evidence of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. Others will have little trouble following your entry.	20 Blog entries show a good command of Standard English and originality. Few spelling or grammatical errors.	25 Blog entries show an exceptional command of Standard English and have flair and originality AND have no spelling or grammatical errors.