Use of blog

process

Beginning
(unacceptable)
Student
contribution is
minimal or gives
no reasoning to
support ideas.

Intellectual
engagement

Blog entry is
limited or does not
make a connection
to classwork.

Personal
response

No personal
opinion is offered.

Engaged writing

Grammar errors
present.
Communication is
difficult to follow.
No links are
included to
support ideas.

Developing
(acceptable)
Student
contribution is
timely and shows
understanding of
topics. There is a
response to other
entries.
Blog entries show
some awareness
of classwork and
connection to
self/world with
supporting links.

Opinions are
present and
supported with
links.
Correct grammar
and original
thoughts.

Strong
(target)
Student
contribution shows
deep
understanding of
topics through
ongoing reflective
process.
Blog entries show
strong awareness
of classroom
concepts and
connection to web
tools. Students
opinion is
supported with
links.
Opinions are welldeveloped and
well-expressed.
Entries
demonstrate
command of
language.