online discussion rubric

1. Online Discussion Rubric
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Element:
Needs
Improvement
1
Fair
2
Strong
3
Mastery
4
Addresses the Question
Fails to address all
parts of the discussion
question.
Addresses parts of the
discussion question.
Addresses most aspects
of the discussion
question.
Thoroughly addresses
all parts of the
discussion question.
Substantive Nature of
Post Not substantive.
Attempts a
substantive response
but needs
more detail.
Substantive with clear
details and examples.
Substantive. Added
depth to the overall
conversation.
Organization and
Clarity
Lacks organization/
unclear.
Attempts organization,
but writing in places
is unclear.
Organized and clear.
Extremely organized,
clear and concise
throughout.
Mechanics (Spelling
and Grammar)
Mechanical errors
throughout.
Mechanical errors
distract at times.
A couple errors
present, but they do
not distract.
Mechanics reflect
careful editing.
Catlin Tucker is a Google Certified Teacher teaching English at Sonoma County’s Windsor High
School. She is a curriculum designer, speaker, and author of Blended Learning in Grades 4-12:
Leveraging the Power of Technology to Create Student-Centered Classrooms.