Reading Revolution: New Texts and New Technologies

Using Blogs to Encourage Reading

What is a blog?

• A blog (a contraction of the term "Web log") is a Web site, usually maintained by an individual [1], with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.

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Format of a Blog

Why use blogging in Language Arts classroom?

Examples of Blog Posts

• Elementary—What was your favorite part of the book Swimmy by Leo Lionni? Why?

• Middle School—Describe the setting of Hatchet. Why was the setting important?

• High School—How did Knowles use friendship and loyalty as themes in A Separate Peace? What other themes did you observe?