Improving our Comments

We have lots and lots to do today so let's get busy blogging! 

First things first -- check your comments.  As you finish checking your comments, start composing your new and improved post on your introduction.  Remember, you are recreating your original post using all the things you have learned so far with the six traits of writing - Ideas and Content & Word Choice.  You should add lots more details to your post.  Do not use overused words!

After you finish with your post, I want you take a few minutes to read and comment to your favorite blogs.  Many of you express how much you love receiving comments on your weblog - especially from Brownwyn!  I agree that the comments we receive on our blogs is one of the most exciting parts of blogging.  You did a great job on your podcast with Mrs. Davis as you expressed your comments about comments.  Today, I want you to focus on the comments you leave to other blogs.  Mrs. Davis came up with a great list of comment starters for us to try out:

This made me think about.......

I wonder why.......

Your writing made me form an opinion about.......

This post is relevant because.......

Your writing made me think that we should.......

I wish I understood why.......

This is important because.......

Another thing to consider is.......

I can relate to this.......

This makes me think of.......

I discovered.......

I don't understand.......

I was reminded that.......

I found myself wondering.......

Try starting off your comments with these phrases.  Think about the post you read and make connections.  Remember, commenting and connections is what blogging is all about! 

 

Comments

[Bronwyn G]

All good ideas, Hilary.

I shall try to use them too.