{"id":5302,"date":"2022-04-05T23:59:13","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T23:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/englishcomp1\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=5302"},"modified":"2025-03-31T18:48:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T18:48:19","slug":"module-5-discussion-is-spelling-important","status":"web-only","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/englishcomp1\/chapter\/module-5-discussion-is-spelling-important\/","title":{"raw":"Module 5 Discussion: Is Spelling Important?","rendered":"Module 5 Discussion: Is Spelling Important?"},"content":{"raw":"<article class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-14\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\">\r\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-[18px] px-6\">\r\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\r\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col @xs\/thread:px-0 @sm\/thread:px-1.5 @md\/thread:px-4\">\r\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\r\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\r\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"b8cd09ad-744a-4cf6-9d7e-bb38293b84d4\">\r\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\">\r\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[var(--user-chat-width,70%)] rounded-3xl bg-token-message-surface px-5 py-2.5\">\r\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">In this discussion, you\u2019ll apply your skills in crafting a thesis statement and supporting it with evidence to explore the role of correct spelling in communication.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Discussion Instructions<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem; orphans: 1; text-align: initial;\">STEP 1<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; orphans: 1; text-align: initial;\">:\u00a0Click on the link below and read all of the corresponding background information about it from\u00a0<\/span><em style=\"font-size: 1rem; orphans: 1; text-align: initial;\">The New York Times,\u00a0<\/em><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; orphans: 1; text-align: initial;\">including the questions at the bottom of the page.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/article><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2019\/05\/13\/learning\/how-important-is-correct-spelling.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Important is Correct Spelling?<\/a>\r\n\r\n<strong>STEP 2:<\/strong> Post\u00a0your reply (in at least 250 words) in the discussion forum. Your post should include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>A thesis statement that clearly states your position.<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1774\">At least two pieces of supporting evidence (facts, research, personal experience, or logical reasoning) as to why you feel the way you do.<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1774\">An explanation of how your evidence strengthens your argument.<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1774\">Consideration of an opposing viewpoint and why your perspective is stronger.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nShow that you can think critically on the topic by integrating your own thoughts, analysis, or experiences.\r\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>STEP 3<\/b>: Respond to two classmates\u2019 posts (in at least 75 words each). Beyond simply agreeing or disagreeing with their stance, engage thoughtfully by doing one or more of the following:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"328\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"139\">Extend their point with new evidence, examples, or perspectives.<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"230\">Bring up\u00a0a counterpoint, exception, or challenging question.<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"328\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Offer a new approach or highlight an overlooked factor.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAim for meaningful discussion\u2014your response should show that you are thinking critically about their perspective, not just restating or summarizing their ideas.\r\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #077fab; font-size: 1.15em; font-weight: 600;\">Rubric<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<table><caption>Sample Grading Rubric<\/caption>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Proficient<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Developing<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Not Evident<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Points<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Follows prompt directions<\/td>\r\n<td>Follows the prompt instructions.<\/td>\r\n<td>Somewhat follows the prompt instructions. Examples may incomplete.<\/td>\r\n<td>Does not follow the instructions.<\/td>\r\n<td>__\/10<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Responds to peers<\/td>\r\n<td>Response is engaged with peer's post. Posts on time.<\/td>\r\n<td>Response is somewhat engaged with peer's post. Post is short and\/or late.<\/td>\r\n<td>Does not follow the instructions.<\/td>\r\n<td>__\/10<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th colspan=\"4\" scope=\"row\"><strong>Total:<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<td>__\/20<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>","rendered":"<article class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-14\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-[18px] px-6\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col @xs\/thread:px-0 @sm\/thread:px-1.5 @md\/thread:px-4\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"b8cd09ad-744a-4cf6-9d7e-bb38293b84d4\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\">\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[var(--user-chat-width,70%)] rounded-3xl bg-token-message-surface px-5 py-2.5\">\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">In this discussion, you\u2019ll apply your skills in crafting a thesis statement and supporting it with evidence to explore the role of correct spelling in communication.<\/p>\n<h2>Discussion Instructions<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem; orphans: 1; text-align: initial;\">STEP 1<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; orphans: 1; text-align: initial;\">:\u00a0Click on the link below and read all of the corresponding background information about it from\u00a0<\/span><em style=\"font-size: 1rem; orphans: 1; text-align: initial;\">The New York Times,\u00a0<\/em><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; orphans: 1; text-align: initial;\">including the questions at the bottom of the page.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2019\/05\/13\/learning\/how-important-is-correct-spelling.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Important is Correct Spelling?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 2:<\/strong> Post\u00a0your reply (in at least 250 words) in the discussion forum. Your post should include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A thesis statement that clearly states your position.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1774\">At least two pieces of supporting evidence (facts, research, personal experience, or logical reasoning) as to why you feel the way you do.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1774\">An explanation of how your evidence strengthens your argument.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1774\">Consideration of an opposing viewpoint and why your perspective is stronger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Show that you can think critically on the topic by integrating your own thoughts, analysis, or experiences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>STEP 3<\/b>: Respond to two classmates\u2019 posts (in at least 75 words each). Beyond simply agreeing or disagreeing with their stance, engage thoughtfully by doing one or more of the following:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"328\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"139\">Extend their point with new evidence, examples, or perspectives.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"230\">Bring up\u00a0a counterpoint, exception, or challenging question.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"328\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Offer a new approach or highlight an overlooked factor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Aim for meaningful discussion\u2014your response should show that you are thinking critically about their perspective, not just restating or summarizing their ideas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #077fab; font-size: 1.15em; font-weight: 600;\">Rubric<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<caption>Sample Grading Rubric<\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Proficient<\/strong><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Developing<\/strong><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Not Evident<\/strong><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Points<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Follows prompt directions<\/td>\n<td>Follows the prompt instructions.<\/td>\n<td>Somewhat follows the prompt instructions. 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