Welcome to the  Edwards Blog! 

Purpose for blogging:

• Strengthen writing skills
• Communicate with others
• Stimulate class discussions
• Self reflection
• Practice being a global learner

Expectation for blogging:

• Each student must agree to the expectations before they are given access to blog.
• Students will follow the directions for each posting.
• Students will respect others’ opinions.
• Students will reflect on the topic and write a complete  and thoughtful answer with a minimum of 5 sentences.
• Students will use reasons, details or facts as examples to make their point.
• Students will use proper 6-trait writing skills.
• Students will use appropriate language and typing skills.  This is NOT texting.   Abbreviations, lack of punctuation/capitalization, profanity, personal insults, inappropriate language, racist, sexist or discriminatory remarks or threatening comments will not be tolerated.
• Students will follow copyright laws.
• All comments will be reviewed by the teacher before they are posted.

Assessment: Student blogs are subject to evaluation in the following areas.

• Uses writing process effectively.
• Writes effectively for a variety of purposes, subjects and audiences.
• Evaluates own writing strategies and performance.
• Transfers and applies conventions, spelling, usage, grammar, and mechanics.
• Applies comprehension strategies to a variety of texts.
• Effectively uses technology tools to collaborate, produce and communicate digital information.
• Students practice safe, legal and responsible use of information and technology.