Title: My Story Forum
Course: BC - English 9 - XT - 2.0.0.0 > Section: Unit 1: Course Intro and Global Stories

Your task is to write and share a very short, personal story (7-10 sentences) about a place in the world that holds special meaning for you. Your story can be about a place you have been to, a place you have always wanted to go, or a place related to a global story that is important to you. Add interest to your story by using relevant examples and details where it makes sense.

After posting your own story, spend some time engaging with your classmates’ stories. Explore at least five of your classmates’ posts, and then create a brief written response to at least two of them.

- What did you find engaging about their story?
- What connections did you make to their story?
- What emotions or thoughts did you have while listening to their story?

Forum Post Rubric

 | Insufficient Evidence | Emerging | Developing | Proficient | Extending
 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Quality of original forum post | There is too little content to adequately assess my proficiency. I need to resubmit this assignment. | My personal story is in a beginning stage, and I may need support to include relevant examples or details. I provide minimal or incomplete responses to my classmates’ posts. | My personal story is mostly complete and includes at least one relevant example or detail. I provide brief responses to my classmates’ posts. | My personal story is complete and includes relevant examples and details. I provide thoughtful responses to my classmates’ posts in a kind and respectful way. | My personal story is interesting and includes relevant examples and details that add interest. I provide thoughtful and meaningful responses to my classmates’ posts in a kind and respectful way.