Exceeding | In responding to the post prompt, in the context of weekly assigned readings and selected nonfiction book, the writer constructs a thoughtful and thorough synthesis of content and purpose through the development and support of their blog post. Appropriate organization and style is evident. [5 points]
Meeting | In responding to the post prompt, in the context of weekly assigned readings and selected nonfiction book, the writer constructs a thoughtful synthesis of content and purpose through the development and support of their blog post. Appropriate organization and style is evident. [3 points]
Approaching | In responding to the post prompt, in the context of weekly assigned readings and selected nonfiction book, the writer demonstrates an awareness of content and purpose and attempts to develop and support their blog post. Appropriate organization and style is evident. [1 point]
Needing Improvement | In responding to the post prompt, the writer demonstrates minimal or no attention to content and purpose. Blog post topic may be unsuitable, and/or the writer may not develop or support an argument. Appropriate organization and style might not be evident. [0 point]