Posted in Blogging, Questions on Mar 31st, 2008 No Comments »
Blogging opens you up to a global audience. Please remember these precautions:
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER give personal information (address, phone number, IM screen name, ect.) on your blog. Never give your full name.
You are writing to a global audience and everyone has the option to read your writing.
You are writing for your local community.
Never meet anyone you [...]
Posted in Questions on Mar 31st, 2008 1 Comment »
What is freedom of speech? In the United States Constitution under the First Amendment:Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 13th, 2008 No Comments »
I am thrilled to observe that many of you have started blogging about your passions. Use this site to research, evaluate, and question what is important to you based on your values. Be open to other person’s perspective and challenge your own. Be willing to ask yourself where the root of your [...]
Posted in Blogging on Mar 3rd, 2008 2 Comments »
Welcome 8th graders! I am happy to announce that you are entering the world of blogging. This site’s main purpose is to provide you with the technology to showcase your passion and to give you a venue for your voice. You have used Wikispaces for The Hobbit and A Separate Peace, [...]
Hello, My name is Regina and I teach 8th grade language arts in Doha, Qatar. This blog is designed to encourage my students to become passionate writers. Enjoy their writing!