Blog # 111

We are approaching the end of the final marking period
We will do our third portfolio assessment (AKA blog self-evaluation).

Aim: How do we write an assessment of our blog?

You will have today to complete the following:

1.) Explain why or why not you were satisfied with our latest travel/tour/food project.

2.) Describe each place you visited and explain the thought process you went through in developing each review. Refer back to the project if necessary. BE SPECIFIC!

3.) Explain how you have developed as a writer and a your biggest blogger.

4.) Explain the weaknesses you still feel you need to overcome. What do you need to improve?

5.) What do your blogs demonstrate about you as a learner? A writer? A student?


You will provide me with a hard copy of this assignment.
Due at the end of class.

Blog #110

LAST DAY!

Aim: How do we evaluate movies based on reviews?

Obj:
1. Read movie reviews of at least two new movies using at least two different sources for each.
2. Based on your research write a blog for your readers that tells them to go see only one of the movies rather than the other.
3. Explain to them why one movie is more worthy of their money than the other.
4. Be sure to give direct quotations from the reviews you ahve read. Don't plagarize!
5. Keep in mind your audience and your VOICE as you write.
6. Provide me with a printed copy by the end of the period

Blog # 109

Aim: How do we evaluate movies based on reviews?

Obj:
1. Read movie reviews of at least two new movies using at least two different sources for each.
2. Based on your research write a blog for your readers that tells them to go see only one of the movies rather than the other.
3. Explain to them why one movie is more worthy of their money than the other.
4. Be sure to give direct quotations from the reviews you ahve read. Don't plagarize!
5. Keep in mind your audience and your VOICE as you write.
6. Provide me with a printed copy by the end of the period

Blog # 108

Due to technical difficulties yesterday we were unable to finish our project. We will have one more day to finish up our final projects today.

Remember, this counts as your final exam grade.
To not hand it in would be disastrous for your final grade and journalism credit

Visit any 3 cities around the world and write a combination travelogue and restaurant review.

Become a tourist!
You must write this in an entertaining and engaging manner.
Someone will read this and decide whether or not to take the trip you're describing.
You must SELL it!!
SELL THE CITY!
SELL THE TOURIST SITES!
SELL THE RESTAURANTS

In your travelogue you will decscribe your experience travelling to these cities along with reviews of the tourist spots you visited and the hotels you stayed in. Google the city and you will find any number of things to do!

Then go to...

http://www.zagat.com/

http://www.menupages.com/

www.fodors.com/world/restaurant-reviews.html



Visit a restaurant in each city to which you travel.
NO CHAIN RESTAURANTS ALLOWED!!
Make sure it is a 5 star reastaurant.
You have the time and unlimited funds to do this trip in style.
Name and describe at least one appetizer, one main dish and one dessert you would have at each along with a review of the ambience and the service.
You can search the site by type of food or even by location.

Blog # 107

Project is past due. Absolute last day to finish up.
Remember, this counts as your final exam grade.
To not hand it in would be disastrous for your final grade and journalism credit

Visit any 3 cities around the world and write a combination travelogue and restaurant review.

Become a tourist!
You must write this in an entertaining and engaging manner.
Someone will read this and decide whether or not to take the trip you're describing.
You must SELL it!!
SELL THE CITY!
SELL THE TOURIST SITES!
SELL THE RESTAURANTS

In your travelogue you will decscribe your experience travelling to these cities along with reviews of the tourist spots you visited and the hotels you stayed in. Google the city and you will find any number of things to do!

Then go to...

http://www.zagat.com/

http://www.menupages.com/

www.fodors.com/world/restaurant-reviews.html



Visit a restaurant in each city to which you travel.
NO CHAIN RESTAURANTS ALLOWED!!
Make sure it is a 5 star reastaurant.
You have the time and unlimited funds to do this trip in style.
Name and describe at least one appetizer, one main dish and one dessert you would have at each along with a review of the ambience and the service.
You can search the site by type of food or even by location.

Blog # 106

Final day for project.

Visit any 3 cities around the world and write a combination travelogue and restaurant review.

Become a tourist!
You must write this in an entertaining and engaging manner.
Someone will read this and decide whether or not to take the trip you're describing.
You must SELL it!!
SELL THE CITY!
SELL THE TOURIST SITES!
SELL THE RESTAURANTS

In your travelogue you will decscribe your experience travelling to these cities along with reviews of the tourist spots you visited and the hotels you stayed in. Google the city and you will find any number of things to do!

Then go to...

http://www.zagat.com/

http://www.menupages.com/

www.fodors.com/world/restaurant-reviews.html



Visit a restaurant in each city to which you travel.
NO CHAIN RESTAURANTS ALLOWED!!
Make sure it is a 5 star reastaurant.
You have the time and unlimited funds to do this trip in style.
Name and describe at least one appetizer, one main dish and one dessert you would have at each along with a review of the ambience and the service.
You can search the site by type of food or even by location.

Blog # 104

Day Three!

Final major project!

Visit any 3 cities around the world and write a combination travelogue and restaurant review.

Become a tourist!
You must write this in an entertaining and engaging manner.
Someone will read this and decide whether or not to take the trip you're describing.
You must SELL it!!
SELL THE CITY!
SELL THE TOURIST SITES!
SELL THE RESTAURANTS

In your travelogue you will decscribe your experience travelling to these cities along with reviews of the tourist spots you visited and the hotels you stayed in. Google the city and you will find any number of things to do!

Then go to...

http://www.zagat.com/

http://www.menupages.com/

www.fodors.com/world/restaurant-reviews.html



Visit a restaurant in each city to which you travel.
NO CHAIN RESTAURANTS ALLOWED!!
Make sure it is a 5 star reastaurant.
You have the time and unlimited funds to do this trip in style.
Name and describe at least one appetizer, one main dish and one dessert you would have at each along with a review of the ambience and the service.
You can search the site by type of food or even by location.

Blog # 103

Day Two.

Final major project!

Visit any 3 cities around the world and write a combination travelogue and restaurant review.

Become a tourist!
You must write this in an entertaining and engaging manner.
Someone will read this and decide whether or not to take the trip you're describing.
You must SELL it!!
SELL THE CITY!
SELL THE TOURIST SITES!
SELL THE RESTAURANTS

In your travelogue you will decscribe your experience travelling to these cities along with reviews of the tourist spots you visited and the hotels you stayed in. Google the city and you will find any number of things to do!

Then go to...

http://www.zagat.com/

http://www.menupages.com/

www.fodors.com/world/restaurant-reviews.html



Visit a restaurant in each city to which you travel.
NO CHAIN RESTAURANTS ALLOWED!!
Make sure it is a 5 star reastaurant.
You have the time and unlimited funds to do this trip in style.
Name and describe at least one appetizer, one main dish and one dessert you would have at each along with a review of the ambience and the service.
You can search the site by type of food or even by location.

Blog # 102

Final major project!

Visit any 3 cities around the world and write a combination travelogue and restaurant review.

In your travelogue you will decscribe your experience travelling to these cities along with reviews of the tourist spots you visited and the hotels you stayed in. Google the city and you will find any number of things to do!

Then go to

http://www.zagat.com/

http://www.menupages.com/

www.fodors.com/world/restaurant-reviews.html



Visit a restaurant in each city to which you travel. Make sure it is a 5 star reastaurant.
You have the time and unlimited funds to do this trip in style.
Name and describe at least one appetizer, one main dish and one dessert you would have at each along with a review of the ambience and the service.
You can search the site by type of food or even by location.

Blog # 101

DAY TWO:
Today you will finish writing your travel review.
Be sure to hand in both your restaurant review and the travel review by the end of the period.
Next week we combine these two types of reviews into your final major project.
************************************************************************************* To review...
Select any location you have ever visited or any place you have taken a vacation and write a review of it, modelled on the review I have provided below.
This is from a person who visited a bed and breakfast in Edinburgh, Scotland.
If you have never left Queens then make something up!
************************************************************************************
We just returned from a 3 day stay at Geraldsplace in Edinburgh and highly recommend this wonderful B&B. Gerald is a charming and welcoming host who invites you into his home and provides all the comforts one would expect from a favorite relative. After just having stayed in a B&B in York the previous nights where our room was barely larger than the bed, Gerald's spacious room with every possible amenity was so welcome. As others have stated, Gerald has carefully considered every need of the traveler, and beyond. So staying here is not only comfortable, but also very convenient.

Breakfast is served right in the home's kitchen with all manor of options, both cold and hot. The breakfasts are filling and satisfying and a nice time for conversation with Gerald and the other guests Gerald offers helpful suggestions for sightseeing/ restaurant choices and tours in the area. He also provides maps and books and general advice, but he is not intrusive or overbearing in making suggestions.

There are 2 choices in room accommodations which was not clear from Gerald's website. We stayed in the front bedroom with ensuite bath, which was very convenient and comfortable, but it has no view. The second bedroom has a lovely view, but bath is not in the room. If you have a preference, I recommend you ask Gerald about availability. I was very pleased to have the ensuite bath for the convenience. Others might prefer the view. Either way, you will be pleased with the comforts of the room and hospitality of your host.

Blog #100

Today we will write a travel review.
Select any location you have ever visited or any place you have taken a vacation and write a review of it, modelled on the review I have provided below.
This is from a person who visited a bed and breakfast in Edinburgh, Scotland.
If you have never left Queens then make something up!
************************************************************************************
We just returned from a 3 day stay at Geraldsplace in Edinburgh and highly recommend this wonderful B&B. Gerald is a charming and welcoming host who invites you into his home and provides all the comforts one would expect from a favorite relative. After just having stayed in a B&B in York the previous nights where our room was barely larger than the bed, Gerald's spacious room with every possible amenity was so welcome. As others have stated, Gerald has carefully considered every need of the traveler, and beyond. So staying here is not only comfortable, but also very convenient.

Breakfast is served right in the home's kitchen with all manor of options, both cold and hot. The breakfasts are filling and satisfying and a nice time for conversation with Gerald and the other guests Gerald offers helpful suggestions for sightseeing/ restaurant choices and tours in the area. He also provides maps and books and general advice, but he is not intrusive or overbearing in making suggestions.

There are 2 choices in room accommodations which was not clear from Gerald's website. We stayed in the front bedroom with ensuite bath, which was very convenient and comfortable, but it has no view. The second bedroom has a lovely view, but bath is not in the room. If you have a preference, I recommend you ask Gerald about availability. I was very pleased to have the ensuite bath for the convenience. Others might prefer the view. Either way, you will be pleased with the comforts of the room and hospitality of your host.

Blog #99

Day Two

Give me a printed copy of your review by the EOP.

We all love food so...

Write a review of a restaurant you have visited.
Make sure it is one you have been to more than one time.
Look at the online review of a restaurant in Buffalo, New York as a model
for the one you will write today.
See if the links below this review help you as well!

“Excellent restaurant”
Date of review: Dec 14, 2010
Great penne with grilled beef and vegetables, and asiago cheese. This dish had so many ingredients, I wasn't sure it would work, but it was a knockout. The thin, juicy beef slices were grilled medium rare which is perfect. The other veggies, including wild mushrooms, peppers, red onions were all cooked perfectly. Very honest dish, and a huge portion, the leftovers of which were taken home for lunch.

The complementary bread and spicy sauce were too good, I filled up on these and couldn't finish my main. The Caesar was delicious and fresh, complete with huge whole anchovies.

The draft beer and wine selections were very good.

The very friendly and professional service, cozy ambience in a gorgeous neighbourhood, and overall terrific value of the restaurant rounded out the whole excellent dining experience. Will definitely go back when visiting Buffalo again.

Would you recommend this restaurant to a friend? Yes
Was this review helpful? Yes

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/23/outdoor-dining-new-york_n_865742.html

http://www.afjonline.com/afj.aspx?pgID=887
This will provide you with guidlines for your review.

http://www.benjerry.com/

http://www.restaurantrow.com/
This site allows you to type in the name of any restaurant and read a review about it.

http://www.foodchannel.com/

http://www.restaurant.org/

http://www.delish.com/food/grocery-products/

Blog # 98

We all love food so...

Write a review of a restaurant you have visited.
Make sure it is one you have been to more than one time.
Look at the online review of a restaurant in Buffalo, New York as a model
for the one you will write today.
See if the links below this review help you as well!

“Excellent restaurant”
Date of review: Dec 14, 2010
Great penne with grilled beef and vegetables, and asiago cheese. This dish had so many ingredients, I wasn't sure it would work, but it was a knockout. The thin, juicy beef slices were grilled medium rare which is perfect. The other veggies, including wild mushrooms, peppers, red onions were all cooked perfectly. Very honest dish, and a huge portion, the leftovers of which were taken home for lunch.

The complementary bread and spicy sauce were too good, I filled up on these and couldn't finish my main. The Caesar was delicious and fresh, complete with huge whole anchovies.

The draft beer and wine selections were very good.

The very friendly and professional service, cozy ambience in a gorgeous neighbourhood, and overall terrific value of the restaurant rounded out the whole excellent dining experience. Will definitely go back when visiting Buffalo again.

Would you recommend this restaurant to a friend? Yes
Was this review helpful? Yes

http://www.afjonline.com/afj.aspx?pgID=887
This will provide you with guidlines for your review.

http://www.benjerry.com/

http://www.restaurantrow.com/
This site allows you to type in the name of any restaurant and read a review about it.

http://www.foodchannel.com/

http://www.restaurant.org/

http://www.delish.com/food/grocery-products/

Blog # 97

***NOTICE CHANGE BELOW ABOUT HOW TO SUBMIT YOU WORK AT THE END OF THE PERIOD.

LAST DAY EXTENSION.
YOU WILL RECEIVE A GRADE FOR YOUR CRITIQUES OF THE BLOGS IN THE CLASS.

Today you FINISH visiting every blog site in the class.

The dates should be from 5-9-11 through 5-16-11.

Use the list I have provided you to find the sites.

If they wrote five posts put a 5 in the first column on the list.
Judge their writing and based on your opinion of their posts give them a 1 to 5 rating in column two.
Then total the two numbers and write this number in the final column.

*** After this you will write a review CRITIQUING of each of the sites you have visited and save a copy on Microsoft Word.

You should write a minimum of 2 to 3 sentences for each site.
Don't rush this.
Take time and critique what you have read.
Mention the good and the bad.

Blog # 96

***NOTICE CHANGE BELOW ABOUT HOW TO SUBMIT YOU WORK AT THE END OF THE WEEK.

LAST DAY!

Today you continue visiting every blog site in the class.
You are expected to visit 5 a day.
Read the last five posts on each blog site from last week and Monday.

Be sure you read their posts!!!

The dates should be from 5-9-11 through 5-16-11.

Use the list I have provided you to find the sites.

If they wrote five posts put a 5 in the first column on the list.
Judge their writing and based on your opinion of their posts give them a 1 to 5 rating in column two.
Then total the two numbers and write this number in the final column.

*** After this you will write a review CRITIQUING of each of the sites you have visited and save a copy on Microsoft Word.

HAND THIS IN ON FRIDAY THE 20TH!!
### SEE ME IF YOU ARE NOT FINISHED BY THE EOP TODAY###

You should write a minimum of 2 to 3 sentences for each site.
Don't rush this.
Take time and critique what you have read.
Mention the good and the bad.


Remember 5 a day!

Blog # 95

***NOTICE CHANGE BELOW ABOUT HOW TO SUBMIT YOU WORK AT THE END OF THE WEEK.

Today you continue visiting every blog site in the class.
You are expected to visit 5 a day.
Read the last five posts on each blog site from last week and Monday.

Be sure you read their posts!!!

The dates should be from 5-9-11 through 5-16-11.

Use the list I have provided you to find the sites.

If they wrote five posts put a 5 in the first column on the list.
Judge their writing and based on your opinion of their posts give them a 1 to 5 rating in column two.
Then total the two numbers and write this number in the final column.

*** After this you will write a review CRITIQUING of each of the sites you have visited and save a copy on Microsoft Word.

HAND THIS IN ON FRIDAY THE 20TH!!

You should write a minimum of 2 to 3 sentences for each site.
Don't rush this.
Take time and critique what you have read.
Mention the good and the bad.


Remember 5 a day!

Blog # 94

Today you continue visiting every blog site in the class.
You are expected to visit 5 a day.
Read the last five posts on each blog site from last week and Monday.

Be sure you read their posts!!!

The dates should be from 5-9-11 through 5-16-11.

Use the list I have provided you to find the sites.

If they wrote five posts put a 5 in the first column on the list.
Judge their writing and based on your opinion of their posts give them a 1 to 5 rating in column two.
Then total the two numbers and write this number in the final column.

After this you will write a review of each of the sites you have visited and post it as your daily blog post.

You should write a minimum of 2 to 3 sentences for each site.
Don't rush this.
Take time and critique what you have read.
Mention the good and the bad.


Remember 5 a day!

Blog # 93

Today you will begin visiting every blog site in the class.
You are expected to visit 5 a day.
Read the last five posts on each blog site from last week and Monday.
The dates should be from 5-9-11 through 5-16-11.

Use the list I have provided you to find the sites.

If they wrote five posts put a 5 in the first column on the list.
Judge their writing and based on your opinion of their posts give them a 1 to 5 rating in column two.
Then total the two numbers and write this number in the final column.

After this you will write a review of each of the sites you have visited and post it as your daily blog post.
You should write a minimum of 2 to 3 sentences for each site.

Remember 5 a day!

Blog # 92

Due to the glitch in Blogger last week you have today to finish up your 5 posts which will be evaluated by your classmantes.
YOU MUST HAVE 5!!!

Tomorrow you will visit every blog site in the class. Read their last five posts from last week and today. The dates should be from 5-9-11 through 5-16-11.

If they wrote five posts put a 5 in the first column on the sheet.

Judge their writing and based on your opinion of their posts give them a 1 to 5 rating in column two.

Then total the two numbers and write this number in the final column.

Blog # 91

Today you will continue writing about topics of interest to you that fit within your blog's theme.

Write it and post it today for your audience.
This will be your FOURTH post this week!
Do your best work because...

next week we are again going visiting and your 5 blogs will be rated by everyone in the class on a scale of 1 to 10. In turn you will rate every other blog in the class.

Every student will rate every blog in the class based on the 5 blogs you write this week!!

Aim: How do we respond to a news story in our blog?

Obj: Read and analyze a minimum of two newspaper articles.
Write a blog based on what you have learned from articles.
Include a personal response within your editorial.

whaaaa?

Blog # 90

Today you will continue writing about topics of interest to you that fit within your blog's theme.

Write it and post it today for your audience.
This will be your THIRD post this week!
Do your best work because...

next week we are again going visiting and your 5 blogs will be rated by everyone in the class on a scale of 1 to 10. In turn you will rate every other blog in the class.

Every student will rate every blog in the class based on the 5 blogs you write this week!!

Aim: How do we respond to a news story in our blog?

Obj: Read and analyze a minimum of two newspaper articles.
Write a blog based on what you have learned from articles.
Include a personal response within your editorial.

Blog # 89

Today you will write about a topic of interest to you that fits within your blog's theme. Read online until you find a story that catches your attention or just write what's on your mind..Write about it and post it today for your audience.

This week you will write a blog every day.
Next week we are again going visiting and rating every blog in the class.

Every student will rate every blog in the class based on the 5 blogs you write this week!!

Aim: How do we respond to a news story in our blog?

Obj: Read and analyze a minimum of two newspaper articles.
Write a blog based on what you have learned from articles.
Include a personal response within your editorial.

Blog # 88

Today you will write about a topic of interest to you that fits within your blog's theme. Read online until you find a story that catches your attention. Write about it and post it today for your audience.

Aim: How do we respond to a news story in our blog?

Obj: Read and analyze a minimum of two newspaper articles.
Write a blog based on what you have learned from articles.
Include a personal response within your editorial.

Blog # 87

Today focus on the issue of whether or not the post-mortem photos of Bin Laden should be published.

Finish writing the editorial expressing your opinion about this issue.
Include a list of at least two sources you consulted in order to write this.

Printer willing sumbit a hard copy to me by the end of the period.

When you are finished write your regular daily blog.

Aim: How do we respond to a major news story in our blog?

Obj: Read and analyze a minimum of two newspape articles.
Write a blog based on what you have learned from articles.
Include a personal response within your editorial.

Blog # 86

This news story will continue "running" for days and weeks.

Today, continue reading articles about the killing of Osama Bin Laden.

Your specific assignment today is to and focus on the issue of whether or not the post-mortem photos of Bin Laden should be published.
(Be sure to take today's poll as well.)

Write an editorial expressing your opinion about this issue.
Include a list of at least two sources you consulted in order to write this.

Use The New York Times, BBC, CNN, ABC, CBS or NBC.

Aim: How do we respond to a major news story in our blog?

Obj: Read and analyze a minimum of two newspape articles.
Write a blog based on what you have learned from articles.
Include a personal response within your editorial.

Blog # 85

You know this story will have legs.
Remember what "legs" are?
This news story will continue "running" for days and weeks.

Today, continue reading articles about the killing of Osama Bin Laden and follow one new direction the story is following. When you are done reading a number of articles you can then blog.

Use The New York Times, BBC, CNN, ABC, CBS or NBC.

Be sure to include a personal response along with the news you include in your blog.

Aim: How do we respond to a major news story in our blog?

Obj: Read and analyze a minimum of three newspape articles.
Write a blog based on what you have learned from articles.
Include a personal response within blog.

Blog # 84

Today, the news story of the year if not the decade is in the papaers!

Read at least three articles about the killing of Osama Bin Laden and then blog.
Use The New York Times, BBC or CNN.

Be sure to include a personal response along with the news you include in your blog.

Aim: How do we respond to a major news story in our blog?

Obj: Read and analyze a minimum of three newspape articles.
Write a blog based on what you have learned from articles.
Include a personal response within blog.

Blog # 83

1/3 of you believe you're wonderful b/c your mommy said so! Oh, my!! ;)

Take tooday's poll.

Today is the end of the marking period
We will complete our second portfolio assessment (AKA blog self-evaluation).

Aim: How do we write an assessment of our blog?

You will have today to complete the following:

1.) Explain why or why not you were satisfied with our latest newsletter project.

2.) Describe each page you wrote and explain the thought process you went through in designing each page. Refer back to the project if necessary. BE SPECIFIC!

3.) Explain how you have developed as a writer and aa a blogger.

4.) Explain the weaknesses you still feel you need to overcome. What do you need to improve?

5.) What do your blogs demonstrate about you as a learner? A writer? A student?


You will provide me with a hard copy of this assignment by the end of class.

Blog # 82

We are approaching the end of the marking period
We will do our second portfolio assessment (AKA blog self-evaluation).

Aim: How do we write an assessment of our blog?

You will have two days to complete the following:

1.) Explain why or why not you were satisfied with our latest newsletter project.

2.) Describe each page you wrote and explain the thought process you went through in designing each page. Refer back to the project if necessary. BE SPECIFIC!

3.) Explain how you have developed as a writer and a your biggest blogger.

4.) Explain the weaknesses you still feel you need to overcome. What do you need to improve?

5.) What do your blogs demonstrate about you as a learner? A writer? A student?


You will provide me with a hard copy of this assignment.
Due Friday at the end of class.

Blog # 81

Continue to write about the topics your blog normally covers.
Hope the vacation break provided you with fresh ideas and motivation!

Aim: How do we write a blog?
Objectives and Procedures: Review, edit and analyze previous blogs of yours.
Write and edit a new blog within the same theme.

TAKE TODAY'S NEW POLL.

Tomorrow we will begin our portfolio assessmanet # 2 for the spring term.

Blog # 80

By the end of the period today you can still hand in one of the blogs you've written this week. Submit this on one piece of paper.

This will count as a 10 point bonus added to your newsletter project.

Continue to write about the topics your blog normally covers.

Aim: How do we write a blog?
Objectives and Procedures: Review, edit and analyze previous blogs of yours.
Write and edit a new blog within the same theme.

TAKE TODAY'S NEW POLL.Yesterday I discovered that you eitehr are a reader or you are not!

Blog # 79

By the end of the period today you will hand in one of the blogs you've written this week. Submit this on one piece of paper.

This will count as a 10 point bonus added to your newsletter project.

Continue to write about the topics your blog normally covers.

Aim: How do we write a blog?
Objectives and Procedures: Review and analyze previous blogs of yours.
Write a new blog within the same theme.

TAKE TODAY'S NEW POLL.

Blog # #82

We are approaching the end of the marking period
We will do our second portfolio assessment (AKA blog self-evaluation).

You will have two days to complete the following:

1.) Explain why or why not you were satisfied with our latest newsletter project.

2.) Describe each page you wrote and explain the thought process you went through in designing each page. Refer back to the project if necessary. BE SPECIFIC!

3.) Explain how you have developed as a writer and a your biggest blogger.

4.) Explain the weaknesses you still feel you need to overcome. What do you need to improve?

5.) What do your blogs demonstrate about you as a learner? A writer? A student?


You will provide me with a hard copy of this assignment.
Due Friday at the end of class.

Blog # 78

I believe a few individuals are still finishing up the newsletter project.
Get it done today!
Past due for The Big Project!

When your project is complete just write your normal daily blog.

So much news, so little time!


Aim: How do we use Microsoft Publisher produce a newsletter?
Obj: SWBAT write about a topic within their blog's theme.
They will edit, design and create a four page newsletter.

REMINDER:This is how you get to Microsoft Publisher.
Go to All Programs and click on Microsoft Office. Then open Publisher. Click again on Publications for Print and go to Newsletters. You have over 60 templates to choose from.
This time you will look at the bottom of the page and see there are 4 pages to the newsletter. Click on 2 and 3 and you will see these are FACING pages. Consider how you want these two pages to look because when you open your newsletter they will look like one page together.

Take the writing you have done and cut and paste it into the template you have chosen. Remember to create headlines and import pictures and images you feel are appropriate as well.

You may need to do additional writing.

Focus on interesting and snappy headlines.

Group similar topics together.

Your grade will be based on how well the four pages FLOW together.

Blog # 77

Past due for The Big Project! You should be finished working by now.

When your project is complete just write your normal daily blog.
Bodies on the Beach is a story that has resurfaced!


Aim: How do we use Microsoft Publisher produce a newsletter?
Obj: SWBAT write about a topic within their blog's theme.
They will edit, design and create a four page newsletter.

REMINDER:This is how you get to Microsoft Publisher.
Go to All Programs and click on Microsoft Office. Then open Publisher. Click again on Publications for Print and go to Newsletters. You have over 60 templates to choose from.
This time you will look at the bottom of the page and see there are 4 pages to the newsletter. Click on 2 and 3 and you will see these are FACING pages. Consider how you want these two pages to look because when you open your newsletter they will look like one page together.

Take the writing you have done and cut and paste it into the template you have chosen. Remember to create headlines and import pictures and images you feel are appropriate as well.

You may need to do additional writing.

Focus on interesting and snappy headlines.

Group similar topics together.

Your grade will be based on how well the four pages FLOW together.

Blog # 76

Last day for The Big Project! You should be working on page 4 by now.

IF your project is complete just write your normal daily blog.

Consider adding a comic strip or a poll or a quiz related to your blog's theme!
Mix it up!!!

Aim: How do we use Microsoft Publisher produce a newsletter?
Obj: SWBAT write about a topic within their blog's theme.
They will edit, design and create a four page newsletter.

REMINDER:This is how you get to Microsoft Publisher.
Go to All Programs and click on Microsoft Office. Then open Publisher. Click again on Publications for Print and go to Newsletters. You have over 60 templates to choose from.
This time you will look at the bottom of the page and see there are 4 pages to the newsletter. Click on 2 and 3 and you will see these are FACING pages. Consider how you want these two pages to look because when you open your newsletter they will look like one page together.

Take the writing you have done and cut and paste it into the template you have chosen. Remember to create headlines and import pictures and images you feel are appropriate as well.

You may need to do additional writing.

Focus on interesting and snappy headlines.

Group similar topics together.

Your grade will be based on how well the four pages FLOW together.


Last Survey?

Blog # 75

Last day for The Big Project! You should be working on page 4 by now.

Consider adding a comic strip or a poll or a quiz related to your blog's theme!
Mix it up!!!

Aim: How do we use Microsoft Publisher produce a newsletter?
Obj: SWBAT write about a topic within their blog's theme.
They will edit, design and create a four page newsletter.

REMINDER:This is how you get to Microsoft Publisher.
Go to All Programs and click on Microsoft Office. Then open Publisher. Click again on Publications for Print and go to Newsletters. You have over 60 templates to choose from.
This time you will look at the bottom of the page and see there are 4 pages to the newsletter. Click on 2 and 3 and you will see these are FACING pages. Consider how you want these two pages to look because when you open your newsletter they will look like one page together.

Take the writing you have done and cut and paste it into the template you have chosen. Remember to create headlines and import pictures and images you feel are appropriate as well.

You may need to do additional writing.

Focus on interesting and snappy headlines.

Group similar topics together.

Your grade will be based on how well the four pages FLOW together.


Last Survey? A tie! Students are responsible YES and irresponsible HECK NO!

Blog # 74

The Big Project Continues! You should be working on page 4 by now.

Consider adding a comic strip or a poll or a quiz related to your blog's theme!
Mix it up!!!

Aim: How do we use Microsoft Publisher produce a newsletter?
Obj: SWBAT write about a topic within their blog's theme.
They will edit, design and create a four page newsletter.

REMINDER:This is how you get to Microsoft Publisher.
Go to All Programs and click on Microsoft Office. Then open Publisher. Click again on Publications for Print and go to Newsletters. You have over 60 templates to choose from.
This time you will look at the bottom of the page and see there are 4 pages to the newsletter. Click on 2 and 3 and you will see these are FACING pages. Consider how you want these two pages to look because when you open your newsletter they will look like one page together.

Take the writing you have done and cut and paste it into the template you have chosen. Remember to create headlines and import pictures and images you feel are appropriate as well.

You may need to do additional writing.

Focus on interesting and snappy headlines.

Group similar topics together.

Your grade will be based on how well the four pages FLOW together.


Last Survey? Money, siblings and then a tie for oxygen and self-respect.

Blog # 73

The Big Project Continues! You should be working on pages 2 and 3 by now.

Aim: How do we use Microsoft Publisher produce a newsletter?
Obj: SWBAT write about a topic within their blog's theme.
They will edit, design and create a four page newsletter.

REMINDER:This is how you get to Microsoft Publisher.
Go to All Programs and click on Microsoft Office. Then open Publisher. Click again on Publications for Print and go to Newsletters. You have over 60 templates to choose from.
This time you will look at the bottom of the page and see there are 4 pages to the newsletter. Click on 2 and 3 and you will see these are FACING pages. Consider how you want these two pages to look because when you open your newsletter they will look like one page together.

Take the writing you have done and cut and paste it into the template you have chosen. Remember to create headlines and import pictures and images you feel are appropriate as well.

You may need to do additional writing.

Focus on interesting and snappy headlines.

Group similar topics together.

Your grade will be based on how well the four pages FLOW together.


Last Survey? Go away to college, get a job... only one of you wanted to return to Van after you graduate!

Blog # 72

The Big Project Continues!

We will return to Microsoft Publisher and this time you will continue to prepare a four page newsletter about your own blog with writing from your daily posts.

REMINDER:This is how you get to Microsoft Publisher.

Go to All Programs and click on Microsoft Office. Then open Publisher. Click again on Publications for Print and go to Newsletters. You have over 60 templates to choose from.
This time you will look at the bottom of the page and see there are 4 pages to the newsletter. Click on 2 and 3 and you will see these are FACING pages. Consider how you want these two pages to look because when you open your newsletter they will look like one page together.

Take the writing you have done and cut and paste it into the template you have chosen. Remember to create headlines and import pictures and images you feel are appropriate as well.

You may need to do additional writing.

Focus on interesting and snappy headlines.

Group similar topics together.

Your grade will be based on how well the four pages FLOW together.


Last Survey? Subway conductor, bus driver and the President of the USA!

Blog # 71

The Big Project Begins!

We will return to Microsoft Publisher and this time you will prepare a four page newsletter about your own blog.

Last time we created out page about the crisis in Japan.

This time you will create a full four page newsletter with writing from your daily posts.
This is how you get to Microsoft Publisher:
Go to All Programs and click on Microsoft Office. Then open Publisher. Click again on Publications for Print and go to Newsletters. You have over 60 templates to choose from.
This time you will look at the bottom of the page and see there are 4 pages to the newsletter. Click on 2 and 3 and you will see these are FACING pages. Consider how you want these two pages to look because when you open your newsletter they will look like one page together.
Take the writing you have done and cut and paste it into the template you have chosen. Remember to create headlines and import pictures and images you feel are appropriate as well.


Last Survey? Summer heat and air conditioning were one and two. Isn't this a contradiction?
Gentle breezes and spring flowers were tied for third.

Blog # 70

Take today's survey.

Yesterday? Friends, money and music.
Amazingly, no one was made happy by school work.??????

Do you feel like you're a writer yet?

Write your daily blog about a topic of your choice.

NExt week we will create a Microsoft Publisher page using your blog posts.

AGAIN, NEVER tell me you have nothing to write about!!!!

There is a big world out there with and unlimited number of things to take interest in and write about!

Snakes escaping, snakes being recaptured... thank goodness for Shanice and Tashey!

GOOGLE any word and see where it takes you! SO, so, sooooo much to read about and think about!!!!

Read, stay informed and write!

You must write every day and think about what you are writing.

Blog # 69

Take today's survey.

Yesterday? Talking and texting...

Today get me the final Japan Crisis Project.
Write your daily blog about a topic of your choice.

NEVER tell me you have nothing to write about!!!!

There is a big world out there with and unlimited number of things to take interest in and write about!

Try comedy websites, museum websites or entertainment ones.

GOOGLE any word and see where it takes you! SO, so, sooooo much to read about and think about!!!!

Read, stay informed and write!

You must write every day and think about what you are writing.

Snakes, spiders and prunes!

Take today's survey.

Today get me the final Japan Crisis Project.

Write your daily blog about a topic of your choice.

Read, stay informed and write!

You must write every day and think about what you are writing.

There is a big world out there with and unlimited number of things to take interest in and write about!

Blog # 67

Last finish up day for Publisher project on the crisis in Japan.

If you need a reminder of what to do and which directions to follow check my post from yesterday, # 66.

When you are finished with the project write a regular daily blog within your area of interest.

Take today's poll.
Yesterday's poll? English and gym tied for number on favorite subject.

Blog # 66

Absolute last day to finish newsleter on crisis in Japan.
Warning: Do NOT leave large blank spaces on your newsletter.
Fill spaces with more writing, photos, artwork or designs.
Be creative because looks do count in the grade you receive!

Take today's survey. Friday's results? American Eagel, Abercrombie, Macy's.

To review... Today you will take the writing you have done about the crisis in Japan and put it on Microsoft Publisher. This is how you get there: Go to All Programs and click on Microsoft Office. Then open Publisher. Click again on Publications for Print and go to Newsletters. You have over 60 templates to choose from. Take the writing you have done and cut and paste it into the template you have chosen. Remember to create headlines and import pictures and images you feel are appropriate as well.

You will have today to complete this. When you finish and are ready to print it out select the print option where you will only print out page one. There are three other pages to this template that we are not using for this project.

Reminders if you are still researching: visit http://cnn.com/ and http://www.bbc.co.uk/ You will finish researching the ongoing story in Japan and write a blog about a third different topic related to the ongoing crisis. (Unless you go into extreme depth on a particular topic.)

Aim How do we create a newsletter about an international news story?
Objectives and Procedures: Review and analyze news articles.
Write articles and create and design a newsletter in which you present this information.

Last day to finish newsleter on crisis in Japan.

Warning: Do NOT leave large blank spaces on your newsletter. Fill spaces with more writing, photos, artwork or designs. Be creative because looks do count in the grade you receive!

Take today's survey.
Yesterday's results? OJ, water, Pepsi.


To review...
Today you will take the writing you have done about the crisis in Japan and put it on Microsoft Publisher.
This is how you get there: Go to All Programs and click on Microsoft Office. Then open Publisher. Click again on Publications for Print and go to Newsletters. You have over 60 templates to choose from.
Take the writing you have done and cut and paste it into the template you have chosen. Remember to create headlines and import pictures and images you feel are appropriate as well.
You will have two days to complete this.
When you finish and are ready to print it out select the print option where you will only print out page one.
There are three other pages to this template that we are not using for this project.

Reminders if you are still researching: visit http://cnn.com/ and http://www.bbc.co.uk/

You will finish researching the ongoing story in Japan and write a blog about a third
different topic related to the ongoing crisis. (Unless you go into extreme depth on a particular topic.)

Aim How do we create a newsletter about an international news story?
Objectives and Procedures: Review and analyze news articles.
Write articles and create and design a newsletter in which you present this information.

Blog # 64

Today you will take the writing you have done about the crisis in Japan and put it on Microsoft Publisher.
This is how you get there: Go to All Programs and click on Microsoft Office. Then open Publisher. Click again on Publications for Print and go to Newsletters. You have over 60 templates to choose from.
Take the writing you have done and cut and paste it into the template you have chosen. Remember to create headlines and import pictures and images you feel are appropriate as well.
You will have two days to complete this.
When you finish and are ready to print it out select the print option where you will only print out page one.
There are three other pages to this template that we are not using for this project.

Reminders if you are still researching: visit http://cnn.com/ and http://www.bbc.co.uk/

You will finish researching the ongoing story in Japan and write a blog about a third
different topic related to the ongoing crisis. (Unless you go into extreme depth on a particular topic.)

Aim How do we create a newsletter about an international news story?
Objectives and Procedures: Review and analyze news articles.
Write articles and create and design a newsletter in which you present this information.
Take today's survey.
Yesterday's results? Black pen, keyboard, blue pen.

Blog # 63

Again today you will visit http://cnn.com/ and http://www.bbc.co.uk/

You will research the ongoing story in Japan and write a blog about another
different topic related to the ongoing crisis.

Aim How do we write a blog about an international news story?
Objectives and Procedures: Review and analyze news articles.
Write a new blog explaining the situation as you see it.

Take today's survey.
Yesterday's results? France, Spain, England.

Blog # 62

Again today you will visit http://cnn.com/ and http://www.bbc.co.uk/

You will research the ongoing story in Japan and write a blog about
a different topic than you did yesterday but that is being covered now related to the original earthquake and tsunami.

This story still has legs so see where it is running.

Aim How do we write a blog about an international news story?
Objectives and Procedures: Review and analyze news articles.
Write a new blog explaining the situation as you see it.

Take today's survey.

Last survey? Black, royal blue and red!

Blog # 61

Today you will visit http://cnn.com/ , http://nytimes.com/
and http://www.bbc.co.uk/

You will research the ongoing story in Japan and write a blog about a topic
that is being covered now related to the original earthquake and tsunami.

This story has legs so see where it is running now.

There are many stories, going back over the last few weeks,
especially on CNN and BBC.

Aim How do we write a blog about an international news story?
Objectives and Procedures: Review and analyze news articles.
Write a new blog explaining the situation as you see it.

Take today's survey.

Last survey? 1. Guitar, 2. Piano, 3. Voice!

Blog # 60

By the end of the period today you will hand in two of the blogs you've written this week. Submit them on one piece of paper.

Continue to write about the topics your blog normally covers.

Aim: How do we write a blog?
Objectives and Procedures: Review and analyze previous blogs of yours.
Write a new blog within the same theme.

Take today's survey.

Yesterday's survey? Pizza toppings. Extra cheese was number one, pepperoni was number two and pineapple was number three, barely edging out prunes!

Blog # 59

Continue writing your regular blog today.

A CONCERN OF MINE IS THAT SOME PEOPLE IN THE CLASS ARE SOCIALIZING RATHER THAN WRITING. THIS CANNOT CONTINUE.

Write about the topics your blog normally covers.

Aim: How do we write a blog?
Objectives and Procedures: Review and analyze previous blogs of yours.
Write a new blog within the same theme.

Take today's survey.
Yesterday's survey? Of Mice and Men and a book about prunes!

Blog # 58

Continue writing your regular blog today.

A CONCERN OF MINE IS THAT SOME PEOPLE IN THE CLASS ARE SOCIALIZING RATHER THAN WRITING. THIS CANNOT CONTINUE.

Write about the topics your blog normally covers.

Aim: How do we write a blog?
Objectives and Procedures: Review and analyze previous blogs of yours.
Write a new blog within the same theme.

Take today's survey.
Yesterday's survey? Mango was the #1 fruit of choice!

Blog # 57

Return to your regular blog today.

This week you will write about the topics your blog normally covers.

Aim: How do we write a blog?
Objectives and Procedures: Review and analyze previous blogs of yours.
Write a new blog within the same theme.

Take today's survey!

Blog # 56

Last day for bullying editorial.
Read yesterday's blog post for details on organization for your editorial.
Print and give me a copy.

This will count as a test grade.

Be thorough and be sure to research.



This is a big national story so check your usual sites for information on what President Obama said about this over the past few days.

http://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/



Be sure to take today's poll!

Yesterday we discovered that the Queen of Prunia rules!

Blog # 55

All assignments are past due.

Today go to http://cnn.com/ and read the article entitled "Obama Takes on Bullying."
(You may use other news sources as well.)
stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov
Write an editorial for YOUR readers about the effects of bullying and the efforts to stop it.

First, identify and define bullying.
Second, discuss the effects of bullying.
(You may use examples of events you've personally witnessed.)
Third, offer your solutions to the problem and discuss whether or not what President Obama is speaking about is realistic and explain why.

Take today's poll!
Yesterday we learned that summer is the season! (It will be here soon enough.)

Blog # 54

Catch up day!
International, national and local stories are past due.
Two editorials are due.
After all this is complete write your normal daily blog.
Orange juice #1... Apple juice #2

Blog # 53

Catch up today.
Be sure you have turned in your international, national and local news posts from last week as well as your opinion piece regarding premarital sex from yesterday.

Check my recent posts if you're not sure of any of these assignments.

Yesterday's survey proves that more and more of you are eating prunes and that most of you think premarital sex is ok with some on you love.

Don't forget to take today's survey.
Then... read the editorial in The New York Daily News about Peter King's hearings on radical Islam. Write your own opinion piece in response.

Blog # 52

Survey shows that most of you don't like prunes.
You prefer to hang with friends and family.
Take today's survey.
Hope you have opinions!
This week we will visit the editorial pages of many of the most influential news agencies in America.
Today go to The New York Times and read the editorial
"Why Monogamy Matters" and then write an editorial of your own about this topic, appropriate for a high school newspaper. Print a hard copy for me.

Yesterday's Ice Cream Poll Results!
Most of you think that vanilla is #1, chocolate chip is #2 and chocolate is #3!
Thanks for your input.
Be sure to answer today's poll!

Local News Story Day.
Use two local news scources and find a story to write about and post on your blog.
Be sure you've turned in both your international and national news story.

Blog # 50

Yesterday's Poll Results!
Most of you think that school is important 99% of the time!
Thanks for your input.
Be sure to answer today's poll!

Hard News, Day Two.

Yesterday we wrote a short report about an international story.
Be sure to hand in a copy of your article if you haven't done so yet.
Today you will find a NATIONAL story and follow the same procedure as yesterday.
Use two sources. CNN or The New York Times or The Washington Post or any other news website.
Write an article about this story for YOUR readers.
Keep it in your voice and make it sound like you.
Don't just copy from the articles you read, write it in your own words.
Give me a hard copy by the end of the period.

Blog # 49

Hard News Day.
Visit the following two websites to research an INTERNATIONAL news story. Use these two sources to write a blog that explains the situation to your audience.
Use quotation marks when citing a source directly. Make your writing accessible and be sure to provide any necessary background your audience needs in order to understand the story.
You will print me a hard copy of this assignment and hand it in.
http://www.bbc.co.uk
http://nytimes.com

Blog # 48

Today, visit at least 10 blog-sites of your classmates and take the poll they created yesterday. If you missed yesterday's class read yesterday's blog post #47 to find out the assignment.
Once you have done this write your daily blog post.

Blog # 47

Welcome Back!
Today everyone will add a poll to their blog.
Look at the poll I added to mine. Be sure to answer!
Go to your blog, click on DESIGN and then on ADD GADGET.
Scroll down until you see ADD POLL and and then create a question.
Tomorrow you will visit at least ten blog sites of your classmates and vote on their poll questions.
For the rest of today here is a whole two week's worth of things to blog about! Enjoy.

Blog # 46

Final day! Free blog today!
If any work is missing be sure it is turned in by the end of the period.

Blog # 45

And the winner is...
Using a formula that took into account the number of TOTAL VOTES from your peers AND a higher score for the number of first place votes received... the top blogger award in the class goes to Tiffany Evans!!!!
Silver medal to Tashawna Dallas and
the Bronze medal went to Jessica Lopez.
Congrats to all.

Today, write your normal blog.

Blog #44

Today, put together a list of your 5 favorite blogs in the class.
You can just type the person's name.
Give this to me by the end of the period.
THIS IS CONFIDENTIAL!
Do not share your votes with anyone. Give them directly to me.

Your reviews of the other 25 blogs in the class are PAST DUE.
Grade deductions have begun on this project.

Today, blog within your normal range of topics.

REMEMBER do not write a diary entry or a journal entry,
You are writing for an audience, not yourself, so don't make it personal.

Blog # 43

Your reviews of the other 25 blogs in the class are PAST DUE.
Grade deductions have begun on this project.

Today, blog within your normal range of topics.

REMEMBER do not write a diary entry or a journal entry,
You are writing for an audience, not yourself, so don't make it personal.

Peace out.

Blog # 42

Last Day! Continue to go visiting!
Comment on EVERY blog in the class.
Keep a list of each you visit.
(This can be on your blog, on Word or on the blog booklet.)
I will collect your list of visits at the end of class today..

Last Day! Go visiting!
(You may need to finish your visits this weekend.)
Comment on EVERY blog in the class.
Keep a list of each you visit.
(This can be on your blog, on Word or on the blog booklet.)
I will collect your list of visits on Monday.

Blog # 40

Go visiting! Comment on EVERY blog in the class.
Keep a list of each you visit.
(This can be on your blog, on Word or on the blog booklet.)
I will collect your list of visits on Monday.

Blog # 39

Go visiting! Comment on EVERY blog in the class.
Keep a list of each you visit.
(This can be on your blog, on Word or on the blog booklet.)
I will collect your list of visits later this week.

Blog # 38

Continue visiting your classmates' blogs.
Keep a record of where you visit.
Comment on the blogs you visit and the posts you read.
Keep a list and commentaries on each site you visit!
This I will collect after you have visited every blogsite in the class.

Blog #37

Visiting Day!

Use the handout with the lists and descriptions of all your classmates' blog to go visit their blogs and read their posts.

If you haven't turned yours in yet do so today!

Write todays's post about one or two of the sites you visit today.
Critique the site, offering positive and negative critiques.

Blog #36

Today You will type your name and your blogspot address.
Then you will write a brief description of your blog followed by a sample blog you have already written.(Copy and paste it in.)
You will then tell your classmates why they should visit your blog.

You will write all this on your blog and then print a hard copy for me.

I will put all these descriptions in a booklet which I will distribute next week.
After this you will visit every blog in the class and provide comments for each blogger.

Follow this format:

Your name.
Your blogspot address.
Your description of your blog.
Your sample blog.
Your reasons others should read your blog.

Blog #35

Portfolio Review is past due.

Today:
Blog about a topic of interest to you.
Stay within your area and write an exciting, entertaining and informative post.
Next week we will begin visiting our classmates' blogs and rating them!

Be conscious of reinforcing the good habits you have as a blogger.
Recognize and correct your areas of weakness, as you detailed them in your portfolio self-assessment.

Blog #34

Day Two

Portfolio Assessment (AKA blog self-evaluation)

Please note that questions 3, 4 & 5 can be answered in one paragraph at the end of your project.

You have today to complete the following:

1.) List your BEST 5 POSTS and provide the POST NUMBER and DATE you wrote each.
2.) Describe each post and explain why you selected each as one of your best. Provide at least two reasons for each.
3.) Explain your biggest strength as a blogger you demonstrate through these posts.
4.) Explain the weaknesses you still feel you need to overcome. What do you need to improve?
5.) What do your blogs demonstrate about you as a learner? A writer? A student?


You will provide me with a hard copy of this assignment.

Blog #33

Welcome to the Spring term.

Portfolio Assessment (AKA blog self-evaluation)

You will have two days to complete the following:

1.) List your BEST 5 POSTS and provide the POST NUMBER and DATE you wrote each.
2.) Describe each post and explain why you selected each as one of your best. Provide at least two reasons for each.
3.) Explain your biggest strength as a blogger you demonstrate through these posts.
4.) Explain the weaknesses you still feel you need to overcome. What do you need to improve?
5.) What do your blogs demonstrate about you as a learner? A writer? A student?


You will provide me with a hard copy of this assignment.

Blog # 32

End of Fall Term!

Free post today. Blog about a topic of your choice.

Make it a fun topic.

(If there is anyone who hasn't handed in assigned work be sure to do so!)

Blog # 31

Be sure you have turned in your latest 5 blogs for your final test grade.

***In addition after you write today's post you may print it and hand it in for a possible 10 point bonus on your final test grade.***

Blog # 30

Last day to hand in 5 posts revolving around your Blog's theme.

Blog #29

Five blogs of your own choosing are due tomorrow!

Be certain you go into depth. This is being graded as an exam.

I should be able to pick out the theme of your blog based on reading these five posts.

Blog # 28

Write a post within your blog's theme today and for the rest of the week.

Remember!!

Due Thursday are 5 blogs that will count as a test score.

Blog # 27

Yes, the "same" assignment.
This is the time your blog's personality should be growing and expamding!

So... go little flowers, spread your petals... go little birdies, fly, fly, fly... Make your blog beautiful, thought-provoking, unique, fun, serious... make it yours!

Aim: How do we write a blog for our audience within our blog's theme?

Objectives and Procedures: Read and research topic for daily blog.
Write daily blog, focusing on AUDIENCE. You are writing this for others.(...as well as yourself.)

S-t-r-e-t-c-h o-u-t...

One paragraph is not enough.
You must go into detail with a well analyzed and thoughtful piece of writing.
As usual include pictures and links to make your post complete.

Next week you will submit 5 of your most recent blogs for a test grade.

Blog # 26

Aim: How do we write a blog for our audience within our blog's theme?

Objectives and Procedures: Read and research topic for daily blog.
Write daily blog, focusing on AUDIENCE. You are writing this for others.(...as well as yourself.)

S-t-r-e-t-c-h o-u-t...

One paragraph is not enough.
You must go into detail with a well analyzed and thoughtful piece of writing.
As usual include pictures and links to make your post complete.

Next week you will submit 5 of your most recent blogs for a test grade.

Blog # 25

Aim: How do we write a blog for our audience within our blog's theme?

Objectives and Procedures: Read and research topic for daily blog.
Write daily blog, focusing on AUDIENCE. You are writing this for others.(...as well as yourself.)

S-t-r-e-t-c-h o-u-t...

One paragraph is not enough.
You must go into detail with a well analyzed and thoughtful piece of writing.
As usual include pictures and links to make your post complete.

Blog # 24

Be certain you have handed in your five blogs (including the 1961 project)

Today you will write a blog about a toic of interest to you that fits into your blog's theme.

Your blog should still be developing and you should be developing as a writer.

Always keep in mind the AUDIENCE.

You are writing your blog for an interested audience and when they come to your blog you do not want to disappoint them.

Change and readjust anything in your blog that needs it.
The identity of your blog should be becoming clearer.

Blog # 23

Welcome back to 287.

Aim: How do we finalize blogs for grading?
Obj: SWBAT select and edit 5 of their blogs. They will print a copy of each of these to be handed in for a grade.

## From the blogs you've written select 5 which you will edit and submit for a grade.
## You must submit the blog you wrote about 1961.
## The remaining 4 blogs are for you to choose.

Blog # 22

Aim: How do we research a time period and write a blog comparing it to our own?
Objectives and Procedures: Go to 1961 and find an interesting topic to research.

Make this something that fits in with the theme of your blog.
Fashion? Research a fashion of the 60's.
Music? Do a musical review of an artist or song.
Politics? Compare a political situation then to one occuring now.
Technology? What were the hot gadgets back in the day?
Is 50 years a long time? You'll find out.

Tell your reader about what you have researched. Go into detail and make it interesting! Include a link or two for your reader to connect to.

Focus on your VOICE in today's response. Remember everything you post is written for your regular readers so write as if you are speaking directly to friends.

Blog #21

Happy New Year! Welcome to 1961!!

Aim: How do we research a time period and write a blog comparing it to our own?
Objectives and Procedures: Go to 1961 and find an interesting topic to research.

Make this something that fits in with the theme of your blog.
Fashion? Research a fashion of the 60's.
Music? Do a musical review of an artist or song.
Politics? Compare a political situation then to one occuring now.
Technology? What were the hot gadgets back in the day?
Is 50 years a long time? You'll find out.

Tell your reader about what you have researched. Go into detail and make it interesting! Include a link or two for your reader to connect to.