Friday, September 18, 2009

1763

1763 was a turning point in American history. To what extent is this statement true?

Remember to include specific, factual information in your answer. You should also use correct grammar and spelling. Your post is due by 9:00 PM Sunday, 9/20/09.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Settling the Colonies

Assess the validity of the following statement, "Although colonists both north and south were bound together by a common language and a common allegiance to Mother England, they established different patterns of settlement, different economies, different political systems, and even different sets of values."

Be sure to include specific, factual information in your answer.

Your response is due Sunday 9/6/09 by 9:00PM.

Blog Rubric

Blog Post Rubric


Excellent- 10pts
-use of higher order thinking in response to the problems, statements, and/or questions listed in the assignment
-introduces a new perspective to the topic at hand
-concludes with application to the outside situation
-generates further analytical responses from class members
-no significant grammar issues

Basic- 8pts
-articulates comprehension in response to the problem, statements and/or questions listed in the assignment
-compares posting to other posted messages, text material, or class content
-1-2 grammatical mistakes that distract the reader

Approaching Basic- 6pts
-minimal response to problems, statements, and/or questions listed in the assignment
-restates central issues in context of content
-plainly states the authors beliefs and practices respect among classmates
-3-4 grammatical mistakes that distract the reader

Unacceptable- 4pts
-discussion shows no understanding of problems, statements, and/or questions listed in the assignment
-5 or more grammatical mistakes that distract the reader