Model Three Part Discussion

Lesson # Discussion (# if more than one for lesson): Title

Goal/purpose

Grading criteria specific to this discussion
Designer's note: Include possible points, grading rubric, etc.

Individual Work (or Part 1)

Statement of Part 1 of the assignment
Designer's note: This part usually consists of an individual activity such as research, observation, interview, activity completion, reading, survey etc.

Specific assignment criteria (length, writing style guidelines, formatting)
Designer's note: Include writing style, formatting, required attachments, etc.

Share (or Part 2)

Statement of Part 2 of the assignment
Designer's note: Include exactly what the student is expected to discuss.

Length of comment (original)

Respond (or Part 3)

Statement of Part 3 of the assignment

Guidance for responses/suggestions
Designer's note: Include what student is to consider, synthesize, or analyze when responding

Length of comment (response)

 

Designer's note: The length of comments in the initial comment and response is usually defined as a maximum number of words or paragraphs. However, these guidelines f do not need to be strict. Even if you add, "Write until you feel you have fully answered the question," you have still given the students a better idea of what you expect of them.