President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union Address
PART A
Based on the 2019 State of the Union Address, select an option below as a discussion prompt:
1) Select 2 points from the address that you agree with and discuss how they are vital to the success of America and Texas.
or
2) Select 2 points from the address that you disagree with and create alternative strategies that will benefit the American people and Texans.
Trump, D. “President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union Address.” U.S. White House. 5 February 2019,
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trumps-state-union-address-2/
I will add information and questions to this discussion to keep the conversation going. You may select 3-4 questions or topics to include in your writing prompt. You may also pose questions to others.
Discussion Grading Rubric
Proactive (10 points) Student responded to the discussion prompt in 6-8 complete sentences and articulated a clear viewpoint on the topic. Student incorporated relevant research, correctly cited at least 2 sources in MLA or APA format and used proper grammar.
(Students must provide an above average viewpoint on the discussion prompt, answer the question(s) in the discussion prompt, incorporate relevant research and cite the article used in the discussion prompt along with additional research.)
Substantial (7 points) Student responded to the discussion prompt in 6-8 complete sentences and answered the prompt in a generic manner. Student correctly cited work in MLA or APA format and used proper grammar.
(Students must answer the question(s) in the discussion prompt, provide more support to answer the prompt other than their personal opinion and at least cite the article used in the discussion prompt.)
Superficial (3 points) Student responded to the discussion prompt in 4-5 sentences and answered the prompt in a generic manner. Student used proper grammar.
(Students must attempt to answer all or a portion of the discussion prompt. Students will receive 3/11 points if they do not cite their work.)
Incorrect (0 points) Student did not submit a discussion post. Student plagiarized portions of the submission. Student did not cite work and/or use proper grammar
PART B
The original discussion prompt has been changed to reflect current news.
President Trump has declared a national emergency to address concerns over border security. Is his declaration a national emergency? Is it constitutional?
Horsley, Scott. “Many Presidents Have Declared Emergancies – But Not Like Trump Has” Politics. NPR. 15 February 2019,
I will add information and questions to this discussion to keep the conversation going. You may select 3-4 questions or topics to include in your writing prompt. You may also pose questions to others.
Discussion Grading Rubric
Proactive (10 points) Student responded to the discussion prompt in 6-8 complete sentences and articulated a clear viewpoint on the topic. Student incorporated relevant research, correctly cited at least 2 sources in MLA or APA format and used proper grammar.
(Students must provide an above average viewpoint on the discussion prompt, answer the question(s) in the discussion prompt, incorporate relevant research and cite the article used in the discussion prompt along with additional research.)
Substantial (7 points) Student responded to the discussion prompt in 6-8 complete sentences and answered the prompt in a generic manner. Student correctly cited work in MLA or APA format and used proper grammar.
(Students must answer the question(s) in the discussion prompt, provide more support to answer the prompt other than their personal opinion and at least cite the article used in the discussion prompt.)
Superficial (3 points) Student responded to the discussion prompt in 4-5 sentences and answered the prompt in a generic manner. Student used proper grammar.
(Students must attempt to answer all or a portion of the discussion prompt. Students will receive 3/11 points if they do not cite their work.)
Incorrect (0 points) Student did not submit a discussion post. Student plagiarized portions of the submission. Student did not cite work and/or use proper grammar
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