Title: Forum - "A Dull and Muddy-Mettled Rascal"
Course: BC - English Studies 12 - 1.2 > Section: Unit 6: Hamlet

"A Dull and Muddy-Mettled Rascal" Forum

Complete a 200-250 word forum post. Your post should address one of the following questions:

1. What is your response to Hamlet’s character so far? Is he a noble character or a “dull and muddy-mettled rascal”? Do you believe he is meant to be a sympathetic character, or a character to be reviled? Cite specific examples and quotes in order to support your belief.

1. Many different sides of Hamlet’s character have been revealed in Act 1 and 2. Which aspect of his character do you believe to be the true Hamlet? Which sides are not his genuine self? Include specific examples in order to support your belief.

After you have created your own post, find one other student to respond to with a separate 75-100 word responses. In your response, don’t just say, “I agree! Great job!” Ask a question, disagree charitably, add other evidence that you saw from the text, or counter with a different interpretation. Try to add something meaningful and insightful to the conversation so that everyone’s understanding of the play can be increased.

Forum Post Rubric

 | Not Completed | Emerging | Developing | Proficient | Extending
 | 0 | 4              5              6             7              8             9             10
Initial Post | Not complete | My initial post demonstrates an inadequate awareness of the topic. My comments may be off topic or irrelevant and show confused thinking. I do not make reference to the lesson material. | My initial post demonstrates an adequate awareness of the topic. I provide some relevant comments and somewhat organized thinking. I make passing reference the lesson material to support my reasoning. | My initial post demonstrates thoughtful consideration of the topic. Provides relevant comments. My thinking is clear and organized, and I references the lesson material to support my reasoning. | My initial post demonstrates insightful consideration of the topic and provides relevant and comprehensive comments. I have shown exceptional logic and organization. I clearly reference lesson material to support my reasoning.
Response Posts | Not complete. | My responses demonstrate a lack of comprehension of the original post or may be disrespectful. | My responses are respectful but do not add much to the conversation. | My responses are purposeful and respectful, adding to the conversation. | My responses are discerning and respectful, adding meaning and depth to the conversation.
Total          /10 (averaged between posts)