For the second part of the assignment you will reply to two of your classmates. Read their initial postings and build upon it by either agreeing or disagreeing. Don't just reiterate what they said. Add a new thought, don't restate their thoughts. The reply should be 3-4 sentences.

Also, remember that BEFORE you post your reply you should spend a moment and proof read it:
Is it written in complete sentences?
Are there "typos?"
Did you add a new thought to the discussion?
Do you have a thesis or an assertion?
Did you complete your thoughts?
Keep these questions in mind when you are writing. Remember, you are posting an idea, make sure to work hard to insure that the reader can understand your thoughts.


Make sure that you are not simply summarizing the readings in your response. We are asking you to be thoughtful and analytical by generating some new thoughts concerning the reading selections. DO NOT SUMMARIZE ... ANALYZE! Also, do not simply answer the questions provided, but rather use them as a starting point to begin a response..

Also, remember that BEFORE you post your response you should spend a moment and proof read it:
Is it written in complete sentences?
Are there "typos?"
Did you analyze an idea?
Do you have a thesis or an assertion?
Did you complete your thoughts?
Keep these questions in mind when you are writing. Remember, you are posting an idea, make sure to work hard to insure that the reader can understand your thoughts.


This is the rubric which Mr. Schurtz, Ms. Royce, Ms. Dudley and Mr. Larkin will use to grade your original postings to the Discussion Forum. Please look at to make sure you understand the components of your grade.

Content/ Insight _________ / 15

The writer displays insightful analysis, correct information and stays focused on topic.

Writing/ Expression __________ / 10

The writer uses artful language to clearly express thoughts with proper grammar, punctuation and format.

You will be completing the following assignments for the Interdisciplinary Unit on the Effects of the Industrial Revolution.

1. Create an original response to 3 out of the 4 discussion forums. These must be a minimum of four sentence per response. This is to be completed by March 20.

2. Respond to at least two classmates with a thoughtful, well organized response. This is to be completed by March 27.

Discussions are located on the Forum page.

Industrial Revolution Interdisciplinary