Discussion #6: Dobbs and Duckworth
- Due Oct 6, 2018 by 11:59pm
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Initial post due by Saturday at 11:59pm | Replies due by Sunday at 11:59pm
Prompt:
This week, we have looked closely at David Dobbs's "The Science of Success" and Angela Duckworth's "The Key to Success? Grit" TEDTalk. For this discussion thread, I'd like you to consider the concepts of success and grit and their applications to The Other Wes Moore.
PART 1: Applying Dobbs and Duckworth to The Other Wes Moore
Using your reading notes on Dobbs's "The Science of Success" and Angela Duckworth's TEDTalk, write 2 paragraphs (of at least 100 words each) explaining how their concepts of success and grit can apply to the two Wes's.
Paragraph 1:
Write one paragraph connecting Dobbs to TOWM
Include one quote from TOWM and at least one quote from Dobbs's text
Thoroughly explain the connection
Paragraph 2:
Write a second paragraph connecting Duckworth to TOWM.
Include one quote from TOWM and at least one quote from Duckworth's text
Thoroughly explain the connection
Citation Format:
"quotation" (Dobbs).
"quotation" (Duckworth).
"quotation" (Moore 87).
PART 2: Responding to your peers
Respond to TWO of your peers’ discussion board responses, reflecting on your peers’ connections between the novel and Dobbs's and Duckworth's arguments. Your responses to your peers should total at least 100 words each. You will respond to BOTH of your peers' paragraphs. Respond to both paragraphs in the same reply.
To reply to a peer, click on the link below his or her thread "Reply." Respond to two peers who have yet to receive a response by a classmate. If everyone's response has been answered, respond to the ones with the least amount of responses. For example, if every student has at least one response, then respond to the students who only have one or two responses instead of those who have 5 or 6 already.
YOU MUST CREATE A THREAD BEFORE YOU CAN VIEW ANY OF YOUR PEERS’ RESPONSES.
Your assignment will be marked "Complete" if you:
- Post an initial response which answers every aspect of the prompt
- Reply to two peers' responses to both authors
- Write mostly error-free sentences
Remember, for Discussions, you must pass:
- 6 out of 9 for Grade Goal "C"
- 7 out of 9 for Grade Goal "B"
- 8 out of 9 for Grade Goal "A"
Rubric
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Addresses all aspects of the prompt
The thesis is clearly laid out at the end of the introduction. The thesis is a clear, argumentative thesis that clearly and directly answers the prompt. It is not an announcement, but rather, a solid, clear, opinionated statement.
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Meets all word requirements
Body Paragraphs follow logically, Each paragraph has one specific focus (one reason to support the thesis), Each paragraph stays on topic and connects to the topic sentences and the thesis, Transitions
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Peer responses
Each paragraph is fully developed and thoroughly supports each topic sentence. The evidence used is thoroughly explained and analyzed. The student thoroughly supports his or her thesis and uses sophisticated analysis to article his or her thoughts.
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Grammar
The student has command and control over the language. The syntax (sentence structure) is varied and accurate. There are no comma splices, run-ons, apostrophe errors, errors in subject/verb agreement, or capitalization errors. There are also few or no proofreading mistakes or typos.
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