Why should we comment on other peoples blog posts?
Well, I think all my students love to get comments don't you?
We comment for the following reasons:
1. to encourage other students to write
2. to let them know they have an authentic audience for their writing
3. to push them to think more deeply about an topic or issue
What types of comments would you like to receive? Think about making powerful comments. You could use one of the following starters to begin your blog comments.
* This made me think about…
* I agree with or disgree with what you said about...
* I wonder why…
* Your writing made me form an opinion about…
* This post is important because…
* Your writing made me think …
* I wish I understood why…
* Another thing to consider is…
* I can relate to this…
* This makes me think of…
* I discovered…
* I don’t understand…
* Your post reminded me of…”
After possibly using one of these starters you need to explain why you felt the way you did. Remember you should have to think about your comment. Your comment should be two to three sentences.
These guidelines are adapted from coachgorman's blog. (http://coachgorman1.edublogs.org/)