Title: Injustice Forum
Course: BC - Social Studies 11 - 2.0.1.1 > Section: Unit 3: Social Justice

Injustice Forum

What injustices do you care about, and how did you “catch” your passion for that social justice issue? Write a 200- to 250-word forum post about this issue. Briefly discuss what the issue is, how you became interested in it, and how you are or would like to become involved in righting this wrong.

Once you have written your own post, spend some time reading through your classmates’ posts. Try to explore at least five forum posts, and create a written response to two of them with separate 100-150 word responses. Try to engage charitably and meaningfully with your classmates’ writing, recognizing that their passion for this issue is likely important to them.

Do not just say, “I agree! Great job! Ask a question, do research to add additional information, or discuss a connection you made with the post. Try to add something meaningful and insightful to the conversation so that everyone’s understanding of the topic can be increased.

Forum Post Rubric

 | Not Complete | Emerging | Developing | Proficient | Extending
 | 0 | 4              5              6             7              8             9             10
Initial Post | Not complete | My post lacks personal engagement and interest. I may have been deliberately disrespectful in my response, or written far too little about it. | My post lacks personal engagement and interest. I have limited knowledge about and passion for the social justice issue I wrote about. | My post is personal and interesting. I have knowledge about and passion for the social justice issue I wrote about. | My post is personal and engaging. I have clear knowledge about and passion for the social justice issue I wrote about.
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)