Week 8 Explanation

For this week’s blog I’d like you to make comments on the posts of anyone who has participated. Find three different posts to comment on, preferably by different people. You can choose the posts based on whatever draws you to them. When you write your comments, focus on the ideas the blogger presents in his or her post. Agree or disagree with what they present and add your own two cents' worth. You may also comment on the strengths of the blogger’s writing style; at this point, please give only positive comments. To comment on a post, go to the bottom of your chosen post and click on the “comments” button.

You are required to make 3 comments -- one each on 3 different posts -- and each comment should be about 250 words long. Remember which posts you commented on for you will be asked to include your comments when you turn in a printed copy of your posts at the beginning of the school year. You should use first-person POV. There will be no example for this week as you have plenty of leeway to respond positively as you see fit.

With this assignment, the summer blogging is complete! By the end of this week, you should have completed 6 out of 8 blog topics. Remember, this summer blog alone comprises 20% of your first nine week’s grade. If you need extra credit for missing a blog, you may comment on 3 more posts. If extenuating circumstances caused you to forgo the blogging experience, there will be an alternate and less convenient assignment.

When you write for this assignment (and most of the others) keep the following general guidelines and possibilities in mind: 1). DO NOT SUMMARIZE. I don’t care if I haven’t read your book; I’m not asking for the plot. 2). Pay attention to your content, ideas, organization, using quotes, and citation as you structure your post. 3). Deal with other issues that are interesting, novel, and intellectual yet still relate to the general topic of the post.

Try to have a good time. Remember internet safety protocols: don’t use your entire name or give away identifying information. You should probably change your display name if you’re using your real name. Be tactful and don’t disparage anyone. You are graded on the quality of thought and expression in your post, its length (between 700 - 1000 words), and on using quoted material properly (if you use any). I suggest writing the post in a word processing program and then pasting it into the post window. Contact me if you have any questions and I’ll answer ASAP. There is no example for this week’s blog. Enjoy the vestiges of summer. See you soon!