Thanks to all who chose to create and maintain a blog over the next three weeks during Unit Four. I admit that blogging is rather addicting for me too! I keep fiddling with colors and borders and such... but I think I'm satisfied with the blog's appearance so far. If you have any suggestions for academic links or other (appropriate) blogs, leave me a comment to add them.
I've received some really interesting questions about this unit, which shows me that you're thinking hard about the assignments and how to represent them in your unit project. The class activities are designed to expand your thinking, challenge you, and give you an opportunity to explore alternate genres. The writing assignments build on the activities, which you should try at home and then post on your blog or work them into your performance. If you're not clicking with the prompt-- which happens-- try the "Extras" in your readings packet or free-write, compose a poem, post past explorations, or post a picture and respond to it. Just get the writing done!
P.S. Someone in my office just walked by and said, "Are you blogging at school?" Yes, I'm blogging at school: disciples unite!
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Is there any way to include a file such as a word document. If the piece is long, a word document might be a little tidier. Thanks
I haven't figured out a way to reply to individual posts... if anyone knows how, please share your knowledge.
Nick: Reply to at least one classmate's blog once a week (Sunday by midnight). Of course, more is definitely welcome. Your classmates would appreciate your feedback.
Travis: Perhaps this is a lesson in genre? Yes, one long blog post is overwhelming (think about Markel's definition of an "accessible" text), so consider breaking it up into more manageable portions. If that can't be done, try posting it as a blog entry and see what feedback you receive.
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