Use criteria to develop a blog
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can create a microblog post and use a rubric to assess the quality of my blog post.
Key learning points
- Microblogs are short-form blogs used for brief, frequent updates.
- 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.
Teacher tip
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.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device that is connected to the internet and has software that allows them to create a blog.
Licence
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the purpose of a success criterion in blog content creation?
Q2.What is self-evaluation used for?
Q3.What does subjective mean?
Q4.What is an example of subjective feedback?
Q5.Arrange the steps to create a microblog post in the correct order:
Q6.Why should you use a rubric to assess your blog post?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the term for short-form blogs?
Q2.What is a microblog used for?
Q3.What is the name of the guide used to evaluate blog quality?
Q4.Arrange the steps for using a rubric to improve your blog:
Q5.What does a rubric help you focus on?
Q6.Who uses rubrics?
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