1. My favorite Thanksgiving memory is... 2. What I like/dislike about Thanksgiving is... 3. I think a turkey would/wouldn't make a good pet because... 4. Describe the perfect Thanksgiving with sensory details... 5. Pretend you're a turkey. Write a letter to Americans asking not to be eaten on Thanksgiving. Be sure to state your reasons why and also offer a suggestion of what they should eat instead. 6. Picture a world where no one ever said, "Thank You." Write a post telling what it would be like. 7. See me if you have an idea for your own topic. Write a persuasive blog post, using one of the following prompts:
1. Have you ever traveled to a place that you found very meaningful and rewarding? Write a post that persuades others to visit this important place. 2. What is your all-time favorite movie and why? Write a post persuading readers to watch this film. 3. Many people believe that honesty is the best policy. In your opinion, is it ever okay to lie? Explain your answer using specific reasons and examples. 4. If an alumnus donated a large sum of money to your school, how do you think that money should be spent? Write a post convincing school officials to allocate the money in the way you think is best for the school. 5. A persuasive topic of your choice (clear it with me first!) Persuasive Blog Post Rubric: ____/2 Topic: it is clear that the topic is important to the writer ____/2 Content: writer expresses an opinion and backs it up with reasons and evidence ____/1 Style: writing shows the writer’s voice ____/2 Organization: writer’s thought process is clear and easy to follow ____/2 Length: at least 3 short paragraphs (for blog posts, paragraphs should be at least 4 sentences—keep in mind that short paragraphs can be easier for Internet readers!) ____/1 Editing: writing is clear and free of errors 1. Finish your About Me Page (Click here to see the assignment)
2. Write your first blog post, and post to your blog page. See assignment below: Opinion Prompts: (pick 1 to write your first graded post about) Use specific examples to support your point of view. - What’s one privilege that you think the class should be able to earn? Why? - If you could have dinner with one famous person, dead or alive, who would it be and why? What would you eat, and what would you discuss? - A new plan is in the works to make school start later so that students can get more sleep. The school day would start at 9:30 and end at 4:15. Would you support this plan? Why or why not? - Select a topic that's important to you and express your opinion about it. Check with me for approval first. Blog Post Rubric: ____/2 Topic: it is clear that the topic is important to the writer ____/2 Content: writer expresses an opinion and backs it up with reasons and evidence ____/2 Style: writing shows the writer’s voice ____/2 Organization: writer’s thought process is clear and easy to follow ____/2 Length: at least 3 short paragraphs (for blog posts, paragraphs should be at least 4 sentences—keep in mind that short paragraphs can be easier for Internet readers!) ____/2 Editing: writing is clear and free of errors Your task: to write your own list of rules and guidelines for appropriate blog behavior. A few tips: - keep your language positive - be clear about what you expect from yourself and from your readers Your code should address safety and privacy issues as well as your responsibility to present accurate information and to give credit where credit is due. Sources to draw from: 1. Bud the Teacher's Wiki 2. Mr. P's Discussion Guidelines 3. Mr. J's Blog Guidelines Rubric: (2 pts each) addresses the following: ___/ safety of participants ___/ privacy issues ___/ giving credit to authors of reposted content ___/ accuracy of information ___/ between 5 and 10 rules ___/ word choice is clear, mature, and appropriate ___/ rules are clearly explained for the blog's audience When you finish, post your code to the Padlet for your period: Period 2 Padlet Period 4 Padlet Period 6 Padlet Period 8 Padlet Period 9 Padlet Your task: to become familiar with blogging as a genre (type) of writing.
You will use the blogs listed at the bottom of this post to complete the activity. Be careful to read each direction! 1. Click Intro to Blogging Activity, download the word doc, click “save as,” rename it as Name_BloggingIntroperiod#, and save it to your writing workshop folder. 2. Pick 3 blogs from the list below to explore, and 3. Answer the questions on the document. When you’re done, save and hand in on my site. 4. If you have time, comment on this post (first names only!) What did you learn from this activity? Blogs to Explore: National Geographic Blog Becky's Blog Come Somersault With Sarah Laura's Book Blog Teen Reads Blog Jaden's Blog Rick Riordan's Blog Sophia's Sweets Simply Lacrosse Blog Just Be Something! |
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