How to write and publish a post

Adding categories to a post

Adding tags to posts

 

How to format your posts:

  • The title of your post should clearly tell readers the topic of your post
  • If writing about a book: The title of your post must include the topic of your post AND the book title and author. (Example: Themes in The Executioner’s Song by Norman Mailer)
  • Your spelling and grammar do not have to be perfect, but your writing must be clear and organized. To begin a new paragraph, simply press “Enter” (The “Tab” key does not work for this blogging platform)

What to blog about:

  • Your SSR book
  • Any text we have read in class or as part of your homework
  • A world issue that relates to topics we are studying in class
  • A topic of your choice that connects to English class in some way

Ideas for blog posts about reading:

Grading: Each blog post is worth 25 points. A full-credit blog post:

  • shows understanding of the text, topic, or issue beyond summarizing
  • shows insight
  • explores issues and concepts
  • gives examples
  • makes comparisons
  • judges or evaluates style or character motives
  • asks questions and considers possible answers

Extra credit:

  • Write an insightful response/comment on a classmate’s blog (all students’ blogs are listed on my homepage)