STEP 1: Click on the link below and read all of the corresponding background information about it from The New York Times, including the questions at the bottom of the page.
Does Grammar Still Matter in the Age of Twitter?
STEP 2: Post your reply to the question (in at least 250 words) in the discussion forum. Your response should include a clear stance on the issue with supporting evidence as to why you feel the way you do. Show that you can think critically on the topic by integrating your own thoughts, analysis, or experiences.
STEP 3: Respond in two separate posts to two classmates (in at least 75 words). Explicitly address their responses and try to extend, complicate, or redirect their points in a substantive, knowledge-demonstrating way.
Rubric
| Criteria | Proficient | Developing | Not Evident | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follows prompt directions | Follows the prompt instructions. | Somewhat follows the prompt instructions. Examples may incomplete. | Does not follow the instructions. | __/10 |
| Responds to peers | Response is engaged with peer’s post. Posts on time. | Response is somewhat engaged with peer’s post. Post is short and/or late. | Does not follow the instructions. | __/10 |
| Total: | __/20 | |||
