Teaching+Effective+Commenting+and+Writing

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Traits of Effective Posts and Comments ** 1. Always be polite and respectful! Think //before// you hit the submit button. 2. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization. Do NOT use slang and abbreviations or inappropriate language. 3. Always relate to the content of the post in the form of a connection, idea, link, reminder, or new perspective. 4. Support your comment with factual information. 5. Make your comments a mirror reflection of who you are through your voice as an analytical, critical writer. 6. Be honest but not brutally honest. 7. Make your work the best it can be. Have pride in what you put online for everyone to see.

**Teaching Ideas for Helping Students Write Effective Comments**

//__Here are some great ideas of student comment starters and etiquette guidelines:__ // [|blogging lesson-commenting] [|**5-blogging-lesson-plan-commenting.pdf**]

//__Here are more great lesson plan ideas, including a fun sticky note activity for practicing writing effective comments:__// [|blogging lesson-writing] [|**6-blogging-lesson-plan-writing.pdf**]

//__Two great tech teacher blogs to check out--including lesson plan ideas:__ // [|Teacher Tech Blog]

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