Monday, October 31, 2011

Post #2: Peer Reflections

Students are required to spend some time reading and reflection of peer's comments. Please comment one at least two peer's comments on POST #1. Please being your comments/reflections with, " My response to Post #1 written by (name of student) is..."

Friday, March 11, 2011

Post #3 March 11/11 - Persuasive writing

Topic: Mankind is a product of his/her environment.

You have been asked to use any form of persuasion to complete the persuasive writing assignment on Lord of the Flies. Comment and explain why you selected the form of persuasion that you have. Remember to keep in mind: format, audience and purpose. Happy posting!

Friday, March 4, 2011

Reflecting on Peer Posts

Commenting on peer-posts: persuasion Thank you to all students for posting your comments on persuasion.
Post #2: Please spend time reading your peers' comments on persuasion. You must reply/comment on two peer-posts on persuasion. In your reply/comment, ensure that you write the first and last name of the person that you are replying to. Be certain to offer an comment that shows knowledge and thinking. Your reply should be specific. Agree or disagree to your peers'comments.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Persuasive writing: Feb 14, 2011

What are your intitial impression about persuasive writing? Why is it use? What have you read? Think of pupose, audience and format.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Final Comments on Blogging

We have come to the end of our semester and the to the end of our classroom blog. I would like you to post your comments, opinions, and suggestions as they relate to the classroom blog. I am interested in the positive and negative experiences with the blog. Please avoid generalizations. Be specific. Some questions to keep in mind when posting your final comments:
1. Did I enjoy the blogging experience and why?
2. Did blogging help me learn about the novel and about non-narrative writing?
3. Was reading peer posts helpful?
4. Was feedback from peers helpful?
5. Was it enjoyable?
6. Would you like to participate in another classroom blog?
7. How was the blog different than oral classroom discussions?
8. Were you comfortable with this form of learning?
9. Was this an easy or difficult task? Why?
10. Did the classroom blog build your confidence in writing?

Thank you for all your participation.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Writing that Instructs/Directs

Discuss your selected form of writing for your last journal using writing that Instructs/Directs. In your reponse keep in mind audience, purpose, and format. Remember to write your topic and your selected format at the top of your response to this post.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Writing that Instructs and Directs

How do the forms of writing that instruct and direct influence you on a daily basis? Use specific examples from your daily life.