Blogging 101

Since the beginning of AP English 11, I have accomplished more than what I thought was possible:

 

• I have learned more about the world
• I have learned more about rhetorical styles and devices
• I have learned everything there is to know about blogging (translation:  I have never heard of blogging until I entered this class)

 

This is where I will begin my collection of achievements made during my high school career:  my very first AP English assignment—an essay on blogging.

 

As you will notice, the skills used in this project include researching, creating a works cited page in MLA format, planning, hyperlinking, and—of course—writing an essay.  As I said before, I have never heard of blogging until I entered AP English 11.  Since then, I have come to find that blogging helps one become a better reader, writer, thinker, and technology user.  Not only have these accomplishments been successful, but I have entered a close community of learners.  However, this community of learners is not only with my classmates, but with others around the world as well.  Just think:  these accomplishments all started with the understanding of blogging.

 

To read the essay, click here.

 

Standards Covered:

• Writing:  Process:  Students shall employ a wide range of strategies as they write, using the writing process appropriately
• Writing:  Purpose, Topics, Forms, Audiences:  Students shall demonstrate competency in writing for a variety of purposes, topics, and audiences employing a wide range of forms
• Writing:  Conventions:  Students shall apply knowledge of Standard English conventions in written work
• Research and Information Fluency:  Plan strategies to guide inquiry
• Research and Information Fluency:  Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media
• Research and Information Fluency:  Process data and report results
• Digital Citizenship:  Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology