Unit Seven, Lesson Three Forum Rubric
exemplary
satisfactory
Quality of initial
post
Timeliness of
initial post
Spelling,
grammar,
mechanics of
initial posts and
responses.
Quality and
quantity of
responses.
unsatisfactory
incomplete
Initial post is
thoughtful with
points that are
supported and
explained.
References are
made to Catullus
or other Latin
sources where
appropriate.
10 points
Initial post is
thoughtful with
points that are
somewhat
supported and
explained.
References to
Roman authors are
missing or weak.
Initial point is
superficial or
lacks support.
No post
8 points
6 points
0 points
Submits original
post early in the
unit.
3 points
Posts are free of
grammatical and
spelling errors.
Submits original
post mid-unit.
7 points
Submits at least
two responses to
classmates’ posts.
Responses support
at least one point
made. Support is
thoughtful with
detail.
Counterpoint, if
offered, is
respectful and has
support.
10 points
Submits original
post near or at
the deadline.
2 points
0 points
Post is nearly free
Post contains
of grammatical and incomplete
spelling errors.
sentences or
sentences with
errors.
5 points
3 points
Submits at least
Submits only
two responses to
one response
classmates’ posts.
with some
Responses support support and
at least one point
detail or two
made. Support is
responses that
somewhat
lack support or
thoughtful, but
detail.
may lack sufficient Counterpoint, if
detail or
offered is not
explanation.
respectful or
Counterpoint, if
supported.
offered, is not
respectful or offers
little support.
8 points
6 points
no post
0 points
no post
0 points
no post
0 points