Winning the War With Writing

Have you ever started a lesson on writing and hear a collective groan through the classroom? Is this the look on your student's face when they are told they have a writing assignment:

Then it may be time to consider blogging. Blogging is not a new idea, but it is an idea that has been giving classrooms a fresh wind when it comes to writing. When student's blog, they are able to have a personal say in what is presented in their writing. They take ownership and have a personal stake in their writing. Blogging allows them to get their own thoughts on paper (ahem: computer) and share it with the world🌍, their friends 👊, and their family 👪.. It brings excitement and personalization to writing in a way a graphic organizer never could. It can be used for any subject, it can showcase work, and it can be used to assess where children are in the subject matter.  Give blogging a try, you just might like it.

If you would like more information here is a link to many videos that can explain what they are and how to start one for your class:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDxg5ODEXEQ&list=PLq4p3q2fmMYW_Ix1OR6tFT1iFdwiMkf42

Happy Blogging!!