How to write GREAT blog comment:
- Read the blog post VERY carefully.
- If you ENJOYED the post, write BACK!
- Open or begin your comment with a GREETING, (Hi, Mr. Mannell and Class!)
- Begin with a COMPLIMENT … something you enjoyed … be SPECIFIC!
- Share other interesting facts or information, if you have any, as long as no one ELSE said it in another comment!
- Make a CONNECTION … by asking a question to try to get a CONVERSATION going!
- Proof read for C.O.P.S. (Capitals, Organization, Punctuation and Spelling).
- Sign your FIRST name!
- Hit POST … and check BACK for a RESPONSE!
Delicious Stack Information:
- Our “Blogging with Students” Delicious Stack
Interesting Video on Commenting on a blog post:
- How to create an EFFECTIVE and MEANINGFUL blog comment:
Thanks to the AMAZING advice from Mrs. Yollis’ Classroom Blog for this video footage. The work of this inspirational teacher, and her talented students, is part of the reason for this blog! Congratulations to Mrs. Yollis, and her class, for winning the 2011 Best Classroom Blog Edublog Award this year! You ROCK!
I like how you help them and tell me what you need.
Hi America. Thank you for your comment. It makes us feel good to know that what we are doing is making a difference. The grand opening for the library is on March 5th. Check back. We will be doing another post about how the Celebration goes!
Hi! Thanks for this. I started blogging with my 2nd graders this year and one of the things that we need to work on is our comments. A lot of the comments consist of: “good job”, “cool”, or “Sounds fun”. These guidelines will be very helpful in establishing good commenting. I will definitely use these at the start of next year so I will create good habits and not have to break bad ones
Hi! Thank you for your awesome feedback, Louise! This is our very first year blogging with students as well. Actually, this is a pilot project for our system and we feel truly blessed to be pioneers for other classrooms in our Board! We have taken a lot of time exploring other blogs out there and learning what it means to leave meaningful comments for other bloggers. Tannis and I began, in January, by leading our students through the commenting process. We generated a chart which is permanently posted in the classroom so that when we comment to others, we go through the list to ensure that we have met all the “requirements”. We do this together as a class, and have been for the past two months. Now, after a great deal of large group work, and consistent role-modelling, students are beginning to work on creating replies to our guest comments, in small groups. That good old “gradual release” model has been the best approach for us. Some students are now ready, after all this role-modelling, to begin to work independently on responding to guest comments. Tannis and I will continue to check these out, scaffolding the experience for individuals, and will meet with individuals to edit and revise prior to “publishing”. Yes, it is a lot of work, but … the rewards are AMAZING in the end … so much easier to create good habits than to break “bad ones”! Have fun with your blog! Laurie Renton
Do you mind if I “pin” this on Pinterest. I think it would be very popular. http://pinterest.com/wezie_morgan/
Hi Louise! Absolute – pin away! If it helps someone else then we’ve made a difference! Laurie
Here is the link: http://pinterest.com/pin/273945589803633261/
I also did a blog post about it: http://www.frugalteacher.com/2012/03/how-to-write-amazing-blog-post.html
Hi Louise! I am glad it was helpful! I love the blog post about it too – you are right – it is truly amazing what kids can do with a little role-modeling and encouragement. We have those guidelines posted, old-school, on the wall so that they can refer back as they become more independent with this process. I love that we have the ability to moderate all post comments as well – just in case a student needs a little “re-coaching” and support! It is so amazing to watch them gain more independence in this area! Thank you, also, for the link in your blog post. We’ve only been blogging for about two months … and it is nice to begin to develop a wider readership – exciting for all of us! Laurie
Thanks!
Thanks for this great page…you’ve so clearly listed the steps to writing great comments. It’s wonderful to share with both students and teachers. I hope that you don’t mind me using some of your ideas as a starting point for creating my own “how to write an amazing comment” page on my classroom blog.
Tanya
Hi Tanya!
You are welcome – I hope it helps you out! It will make us feel good to know that we are helping out some new bloggers and their families!
Laurie