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Use criteria to develop a blog

I can create a microblog post and use a rubric to assess the quality of my blog post.

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Use criteria to develop a blog

I can create a microblog post and use a rubric to assess the quality of my blog post.

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Key learning points

  1. Microblogs are short-form blogs used for brief, frequent updates.
  2. Assessment rubrics provide clear criteria for evaluating blog post quality.

Keywords

  • Microblog - a type of short-form content on social media platforms, typically consisting of brief posts, often with links, images or hashtags to engage the audience

  • Rubric - a guide that outlines criteria and levels of achievement to evaluate work fairly and consistently

Common misconception

A rubric is just a checklist for the teacher. It doesn't help me write better blogs.

It's a guide to help you understand what makes a good blog post. It shows you the specific criteria, like clear writing or effective use of images, so you know what to focus on. Use it as a tool to improve your writing before submitting your work.


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Ask the students to use a rubric to assess example blog posts (good and bad). Then, ask them to explain how they used the rubric, and what specific feedback they would give to the creator.
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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the purpose of a success criterion in blog content creation?
Correct answer: to measure content quality
to evaluate grammar
to track word count
to choose a font style
Q2.
What is self-evaluation used for?
peer reviewing work
Correct answer: judging your own work
writing a rubric
editing someone else's blog
Q3.
What does subjective mean?
based on facts
a type of rubric
a technical term
Correct answer: influenced by feelings or opinions
Q4.
What is an example of subjective feedback?
"The blog has 500 words."
Correct answer: "I feel the blog is engaging."
"The blog meets the rubric."
"The blog uses correct grammar."
Q5.
Arrange the steps to create a microblog post in the correct order:
1 - plan the structure
2 - write the content
3 - use the rubric to assess
4 - publish the post
Q6.
Why should you use a rubric to assess your blog post?
Correct answer: to ensure it meets quality standards
to make it more colourful
to add more images
to increase the word count

6 Questions

Q1.
What is the term for short-form blogs?
Correct Answer: microblogs, micro blogs
Q2.
What is a microblog used for?
writing long essays
creating checklists
writing novels
Correct answer: sharing brief, frequent updates
Q3.
What is the name of the guide used to evaluate blog quality?
Correct Answer: rubric
Q4.
Arrange the steps for using a rubric to improve your blog:
1 - write your blog post
2 - check your work against the rubric
3 - identify areas for improvement
4 - make changes based on the rubric
Q5.
What does a rubric help you focus on?
Correct answer: blog quality
word count
grammar only
adding more images
Q6.
Who uses rubrics?
only teachers
Correct answer: everyone
only students
only web developers

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