blogging lesson
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Powerpoint introducing library blog to elementary students; intended for 3rd-5th grade; lesson tTRANSCRIPT
- 1. As you come inWith a partner, take a look at the site(Fork Shoals Reads!) on the laptopcomputers. Browse the site for a fewminutes Do not play any of the videosyet.
- 2. BLOGGING INTHE LIBRARY Fork Shoals School Ms. Knight December 2011
- 3. WHAT IS A BLOG?
- 4. Now, lets look at somefeatures of the ForkShoals Library blog!http://forkshoalsreads.blog.greenville.k12.sc.us/
- 5. When youre ready to comment ona blog post, remember to use yourrules of netiquette! Net + etiquette = Netiquette Netiquette are the manners that everyone should follow when communicating online.
- 6. Basic Netiquette RulesBe nice and respectful.Dont use bad language.Dont spread rumors or lies.DONT SHOUT.Be forgiving.
- 7. Netiquette and BloggingStart by reading a blog for a while. (This is called lurking.)When you feel comfortable (or when you are instructed to), join in the discussion by commenting on a blog post.Just remember that there are some netiquette rules specific to commenting on a blog.
- 8. Netiquette rules for bloggingDont say anything you wouldnt say in person.Stay on topic.Bring something new to the conversation.Dont be a know-it-all smarty-pants.Make your tone clear.Cite your sources with links.Dont comment when you are emotional.
- 9. In addition to makingcomments, there is anotherway to contribute to the libraryblog.Write a book review for abook youve enjoyed!
- 10. Lets look at someexamples of studentbook reviews on thelibrary blog!http://forkshoalsreads.blog.greenville.k12.sc.us/tag/student-review/
- 11. How can yousubmit your bookreviews? Get a student book review form and fill it out! Check to see if your review is posted. If it is, come to the library to receive a special reward!
- 12. Are you ready to comment onthe library blog?When you make comments, make sure you use your first name and last initial ONLY!Make a comment on at least two posts. READ THE POST BEFORE YOU MAKE A COMMENT!!!!Remember your rules of netiquette!!!!!