2A Assignment: 9-12-2008

Today's Tasks
You have two tasks to complete during this period:

1. Create your blog.

2. Publish a post sharing one of your connections.






How To Create Blog

Use the hand-out  for step-by-step directions—with screenshots--for creating your blog:

1. Create a gmail account.

2. Create your blog. After you've created your gmail account, you can bypass several steps on the hand-out and go directly to Blogger to begin creating your blog.
3. Give the sub the URL (web address) of your blog.



How to Pen a Connection

Once you’ve created your blog, begin writing your first post: a polished response sharing a connection to your lit circle book.

• Share a single connection.
• Include the author's name and book title.
• Explain the specific part of the book that sparked you connection. Give enough detail (maybe even a quote) so people who haven't read the book get your connection. But, don't include spoilers!
• Explain your connection. Be sure to thoroughly explain your connection.
• Use muscle verbs.
• Include at least two participial phrases. Change the font color of the phrases and make them a larger size (like I'm doing to key words in this post).
• Edit you post carefully before publishing. This should be a POLISHED RESPONSE.

Need an example? Check out this model polished response, a text to world connection to The Paper Bag Princess.
 If time allows, add the goodreads widget/gadget. These tutorials explain how to create an account at goodreads and start building your library. As you slide your mouse across each photo, a screentip describes what each photo teaches about goodreads. Click on the photo and read the photo description for detailed instructions. If you have tips, instructions, or ideas to help us learn to get the most out of goodreads, feel free to add a comment.

** Don't forget: Vocabulary quiz (Lessons 3-4) next Tuesday.