{"id":5609,"date":"2021-08-05T17:54:23","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T17:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-ushistory1\/?post_type=chapter&p=5609"},"modified":"2024-09-10T15:16:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T15:16:33","slug":"module-1-discussion","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-ushistory1\/chapter\/module-1-discussion\/","title":{"raw":"Module 1 Discussion: Should We Celebrate Columbus?","rendered":"Module 1 Discussion: Should We Celebrate Columbus?"},"content":{"raw":"Christopher Columbus is a very controversial figure in American history. Some people think he should be celebrated for his discovery of America, while others think he should be condemned for the impact his discovery had on the Native Americans. Which side of the debate do you fall on? Watch the video below for more context, and read this document that shares two different historians' perspectives on the issue<\/a>.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GD3dgiDreGc\r\n

Instructions:<\/h2>\r\nStep 1:<\/strong> Post your reply to the following prompt in a paragraph or two (at least 200 words) inside of the discussion forum. Cite at least one outside source in your post using MLA or Chicago formatting.\r\n
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  • In your opinion, how should Columbus be portrayed in American history? Should Columbus Day be celebrated?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nStep 2:<\/strong> After you have posted your initial post, read and respond to two or more of your classmates\u2019 posts (in at least 4-5 sentences). Be sure to make substantive and constructive comments (just posting \u201cnice post\u201d doesn\u2019t count). Expand on a classmate\u2019s comments in a value-adding, topic-related way. For example, add something from your own experience, something you\u2019ve read or seen, or more supporting details to their post. Remember to always be respectful of others.\r\n

    Discussion Grading Rubric:<\/h2>\r\n
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    Criteria<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPoor<\/strong><\/td>\r\nGood<\/strong><\/td>\r\nExcellent<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPoints<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    Responds to prompt<\/strong><\/td>\r\nResponse is superficial, lacking in analysis or critique. Contributes few novel ideas, connections, or applications.<\/td>\r\nProvides an accurate response to the prompt, but the information delivered is limited or lacking in analysis.<\/td>\r\nProvides a\u00a0 thoughtful and clear response to the content or question asked. The response includes original thoughts and novel ideas.<\/td>\r\n__\/4<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    Supporting Details<\/strong><\/td>\r\nIncludes vague or incomplete supporting evidence or fails to back opinion with facts.<\/td>\r\nSupports opinions with details, though connections may be unclear, not firmly established, or explicit.<\/td>\r\nSupports response with evidence; makes connections to the course content and\/or other experiences. Cites evidence when appropriate.<\/td>\r\n__\/2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
    Comments and participation<\/strong><\/td>\r\nProvides brief responses or shows little effort to participate in the learning community.<\/td>\r\nResponds kindly and builds upon the comments from others, but may lack depth, detail, and\/or explanation.<\/td>\r\nKindly and thoroughly extend discussions already taking place or poses new possibilities or opinions not previously voiced. Response is substantive and constructive.<\/td>\r\n__\/4<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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    Christopher Columbus is a very controversial figure in American history. Some people think he should be celebrated for his discovery of America, while others think he should be condemned for the impact his discovery had on the Native Americans. Which side of the debate do you fall on? Watch the video below for more context, and read this document that shares two different historians’ perspectives on the issue<\/a>.<\/p>\n