Title:Understanding SyntaxThread:The ability to understand and explain syntax is often demonstrated through phrase structure rules and tree diagramming. After reviewing many of the tree diagramming co

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Discussion Board Forums Grading Rubric

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Points Earned

Main Thread

14 to 15 points

Rich, relevant, thoughtful, multi-paragraph post to 1 of the prompts.

13 to 13 points

A relevant, thoughtful, one-paragraph post to 1 of the prompts.

1 to 12 points

A relevant, thin, short and not thoughtful post to 1 of the prompts.

0 points

Not present.

Peer Response #1

10 to 10 points

Rich, relevant, thoughtful, multi-paragraph response to a peer’s thread.

8 to 9 points

Relevant, thoughtful, paragraph response to a peer’s thread.

1 to 7 points

Relevant, thoughtful, response to a peer’s thread.

0 points

Not present.

Peer Response #2

10 to 10 points

Rich, relevant, thoughtful, multi-paragraph response to a peer’s thread.

8 to 9 points

Relevant, thoughtful, paragraph response to a peer’s thread.

1 to 7 points

Relevant, thoughtful, response to a peer’s thread.

0 points

Not present.

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not Present

Points Earned

Surface Errors (Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling)

5 to 5 points

There are zero grammatical or usage errors. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.

4 to 4 points

There are few errors in spelling/grammar/punctuation and the sentences flow well.

1 to 3 points

Basic Communication: There are errors that interfere with the ability to follow the essay.

0 points

Not present.

Total

/40

Instructor's Comments:

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