Indeed this blog has nothing to do with what is done in class, but instead with what we are learning outside of class.
Today I sat here at my computer, finishing my homework, and fooling around on the internet. My boredom began to grow as I realised that today I really did not have an interest in going on the internet to find wild fun facts Ive never known. I finally ended up staring at the screen, looking at my mouse and typing away to the blogger website. I already have a separate blog either than the one I have in class, but I much prefered writing about something that I have already learned in class.
With not a clue what to write about, I skimmed over other peoples blogs and decided to take a look at some of our english teachers tips. As I tried to dissolve the facts in my head a question finally poped up, " What makes a blog such a good blog?" My curiousity grew, "how can I catch the attention of people who read blogs?" again I asked myself another question, "how can I get the people who are interested about the same things as I am to enjoy what they see?" These questions I hope to answer.
I don't want to bore my reader to death (am I already doing that?), and I don't want the reader to just be interested once and never think about my writing again. I want to be able to write something that will stay in the persons mind. Perhaps the best way is to be honest, and is to say what I really believe. Or maybe I should pay more attention in class, and read more of Mr. Tangens tips.
Tangen tips from everyones blogs in general:
"use more vocabulary"
"get more in depth"
"Don't be wordy"
"cite titles correctly"
"I'd like to see paragraphs"
"please proof read this"
"do closer reading"
Some interesting things said by Mr. Tangent
"Shakespeare very well may have read Epictetus. Welcome to the realm of the Great Books! What might you write to contribute?"
Today I sat here at my computer, finishing my homework, and fooling around on the internet. My boredom began to grow as I realised that today I really did not have an interest in going on the internet to find wild fun facts Ive never known. I finally ended up staring at the screen, looking at my mouse and typing away to the blogger website. I already have a separate blog either than the one I have in class, but I much prefered writing about something that I have already learned in class.
With not a clue what to write about, I skimmed over other peoples blogs and decided to take a look at some of our english teachers tips. As I tried to dissolve the facts in my head a question finally poped up, " What makes a blog such a good blog?" My curiousity grew, "how can I catch the attention of people who read blogs?" again I asked myself another question, "how can I get the people who are interested about the same things as I am to enjoy what they see?" These questions I hope to answer.
I don't want to bore my reader to death (am I already doing that?), and I don't want the reader to just be interested once and never think about my writing again. I want to be able to write something that will stay in the persons mind. Perhaps the best way is to be honest, and is to say what I really believe. Or maybe I should pay more attention in class, and read more of Mr. Tangens tips.
Tangen tips from everyones blogs in general:
"use more vocabulary"
"get more in depth"
"Don't be wordy"
"cite titles correctly"
"I'd like to see paragraphs"
"please proof read this"
"do closer reading"
Some interesting things said by Mr. Tangent
"Shakespeare very well may have read Epictetus. Welcome to the realm of the Great Books! What might you write to contribute?"
I'm not sure how to take this. Am I being criticized? If so, what should I be saying. I think I say more than just "to dos." Take a look at Crystal Falero's blog. She keeps it fresh and I think I tell her that. I think.
ReplyDeleteSara Parede usually writes interesting stuff, as well.
ReplyDeleteno. Im saying I need to learn from what you write and tell us. Nothing mean, I just like looking through the blogs and picking out good advice. Yes you do tell people what you think, but Im comenting on the advice.
ReplyDeletesorry if you took it wrong.
It's Mr. Tangen. not TANGENT
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