Discussion #5: Dweck and TOWM
- Due Sep 29, 2018 by 11:59pm
- Points 0
- Submitting a discussion post
Initial post due by Saturday at 11:59pm | Replies due by Sunday at 11:59pm
Prompt:
This week, we have looked closely at Carol Dweck's "Brainology." For this discussion thread, I'd like you to consider her concepts of fixed and growth mindsets and their applications to The Other Wes Moore.
PART 1: Applying Dweck to The Other Wes Moore
Using your reading notes on Dweck's "Brainology," write 2 paragraphs explaining how her concepts of fixed and growth mindsets can apply to the two Wes's. In other words, answer the following question: when do the boys demonstrate fixed and growth mindsets in the novel? In your response, be sure to include at least 2 quotes from The Other Wes Moore and at least 2 quotes from Dweck's "Brainology" using proper MLA citation format.
Citation Format:
"quotation" (Dweck).
"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 Dweck's arguments. Your responses to your peers should total at least 100 words each.
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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