Directions

To begin, click on your theme, then click on the discussion tab. Finally, click on the "New Post" button. The title of your post should be the PAGE NUMBER OF THE PAGE YOU ARE REFERENCING! You may then comment, elaborate, question, or connect to the novel. It is appropriate to use direct quotations from the text so that everyone knows exactly what passage you are referencing. I encourage you to respond to other people’s comments, but do not start a new discussion thread for the same page number. See the sample discussion I have posted here. I have used the theme of the two pearls as my sample topic.

= **__Wikispace Discussion Rubric__** = = Student accurately responds to the theme question by addressing all components of the question   Student uses at least two examples/quotes from the text to support his or her thinking (COMMENT AND ELABORATE) = = Student relates theme to the 21st century by using at least two examples from current media (documenting name of source and author as appropriate) (CONNECTION)  = = Student raises at least one question in the discussion for his or her peers to consider regarding the theme (QUESTION) Student thoughtfully responds to at least one other student’s thoughts or idea on the topic  Student uses school appropriate language and proper mechanics  Student’s response happens within teacher designated time allotment  Students show respect for other members of the group  Student’s response is organized and well planned  Students do not make changes to the wikispace site or discussion comments (ie. Do not abuse wikispace privileges; no emails please) =