Not Even Close (no credit)
- Is not even four full sentences
- Does not coherently answer the question or address the blog topic
- Almost totally lacking in either fact or opinion
- Looks like an AIM message, not formal school writing, errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling
- Does not make a connection
Solid Blog Contribution(7/10 points)
- Is at least four full sentences
- Addresses the blog topic thoughtfully and coherently (the comment makes sense and can be followed)
- Some fact and some opinion but lacking a bit in one or the other
- Is written formally, with correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage, with only one or two errors
- Attempts to make a connection by identifying a person, place, or situation that could inform the blog topic, but does not explain the relationship
Very Strong Blog Contribution(10/10 points)
- Is at least eight sentences long
- Addresses the blog topic very thoughtfully and coherently
- Uses an appropriate amount and balance of facts and opinion (evidence and insight)
- Is written formally with correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage, with no errors
- Makes a connection by identifying a person, place, or situation that could inform the blog topic and explains the relationship; may compare or contrast the two
Then, with the rubric in mind, answer the following question: should a child ever have the right to divorce a parent? In other words, should a child ever be able to choose to legally separate from one or both of his or her parents?
