ELA Blog #1- "Trends" or "Banned Books"

     Blogging in ELA class will always involve some research. You can think of the websites you visit as "sources." When you are writing to the topic, be sure to cite your sources. This will give you some practice in essay writing!

     For your first blog, you will have a choice of 2 topics:

Choice #1: something that is current- "trends." I would like you to read some articles or news posts on the internet about things that are currently trending for 2014. In your blog, discuss the following:

-a minimum of 2 trends discussed 

-trend origin (how it came about)

-what message does the trend convey?

- is this trend in your style? Why/Why not?

-what type of person is the trend geared for?

-your take on if the trend will stick around for a while...or not...

-any other ideas that stem from this topic that you think will make your blog more interesting

Choice #2: "Banned Books" week. For this blog, you will research some of the books listed as banned books. Your blog should include:

-background information on "banned books" week

-what are some of the titles you find interesting to be on the list of banned books? Why?

-choose 2 books to discuss....research the basic synopsis of the book

-what justification was given to have your books on the banned list?

-do you agree/disagree! Why/why not?

     Remember, you are blogging for ELA class. Your purpose is to write formally and show your teacher that you understand basic English grammar skills! Please use multiple paragraph format and indent. 

     This blog is due on Tuesday, September 30th and it must be at least 352 words in length......because we gotta represent the Citrus Co....

Happy Blogging, 

Mrs. Martin :)