Blog Commenting

Ms. Croft’s 5th grade Class

Metro Nashville Public Schools

October 2010

Why comment?

If you like something they write. To answer a question. To tell them you like it To encourage them.

What do I write?

What you like about their post.

Something interesting you noticed about the post.

Information you would like to add.

Questions you have for the writer or presenter.

How do I write it?

When classmates leave comments on our blog, students must:

write the comment in friendly letter form, use correct spelling and grammar (capitalization,

punctuation, etc.), edit their comment before clicking “Submit”, compliment the writer in a specific way, ask a

question, and/or add new information to the post, write a comment that is related to what the writer

has posted, not reveal personal information.

Let’s try it!

What are the steps?

1. Click on “Leave a Comment” or “Comments”.

2. Type your Online Name.

3. For “Mail”, we will ALL always use croftlms@gmail.com

4. Copy the anti-spam word into the box.

5. Write your comment.

6. Proof read your comment and fix any mistakes.

7. Click “Submit”.