Passion Blogs Explained
I got the idea for passion blogs from a fellow educator and blogger, Jodie Morgenson here in Nebraska. As individuals, teachers, and students we all have a passion and it may not be 12th grade literature for everyone! But in all honesty, we all have something we are passionate about, even if it is just a passing romance with a subject. So why not incorporate that into our English classes to get students excited about writing, research, developing opinions, and everything else that comes with blogging.
Each student is asked to create a blog about something that sparks their interest, whatever it may be. Then they are required to write several posts each semester about that subject. Some posts will have certain perimeters they should follow, like including research or following a specific format, but for the most part students just need to publish writing to the public several times throughout the semester.
I'm excited to try it next year with some of my seniors to figure out more about what they are passionate about and have a place to showcase their thoughts and opinions for more than just me! Check back in a couple months for links to their writing so you can comment and encourage them to pursue their passions.
Each student is asked to create a blog about something that sparks their interest, whatever it may be. Then they are required to write several posts each semester about that subject. Some posts will have certain perimeters they should follow, like including research or following a specific format, but for the most part students just need to publish writing to the public several times throughout the semester.
I'm excited to try it next year with some of my seniors to figure out more about what they are passionate about and have a place to showcase their thoughts and opinions for more than just me! Check back in a couple months for links to their writing so you can comment and encourage them to pursue their passions.
Student Passion Blogs
Check back in September for links! - I know we are well beyond September, but for a variety of reasons it just didn't work out to get the blogs set up until 2nd semester. So here it is. Feel free to click through and comment on some posts, the students will love it.
Hunter - We are the music makers and the dreamers of dreams.
Devin - This is about hunting and other thing that I like
Toni - Words From The Soul
Brittany - Country Music and sometimes random thoughts
Kim - The passion you strive for
Jesse - In Football Second place means First Loser!
Wyatt - YoungBurlyMan
Huntington - Moustache Mania
Deidre - Make the most of these times, don't know when they'll end.
Mrs. H - Simmering in the after hours
Check back in September for links! - I know we are well beyond September, but for a variety of reasons it just didn't work out to get the blogs set up until 2nd semester. So here it is. Feel free to click through and comment on some posts, the students will love it.
Hunter - We are the music makers and the dreamers of dreams.
Devin - This is about hunting and other thing that I like
Toni - Words From The Soul
Brittany - Country Music and sometimes random thoughts
Kim - The passion you strive for
Jesse - In Football Second place means First Loser!
Wyatt - YoungBurlyMan
Huntington - Moustache Mania
Deidre - Make the most of these times, don't know when they'll end.
Mrs. H - Simmering in the after hours