Lesson 1: Introduction to Collaborative Writing and Blogging
Completion requirements
- Objective: Understand the purpose and components of writing a blog post.
- Instructions:
- Discuss Blogging: Explain the concept of blogging, its purpose, and audience. Blogs are usually written in a conversational tone and can focus on a wide range of topics.
- Collaborative Writing: Introduce the idea of writing in pairs using digital tools. Discuss how to effectively work together using Google Docs, sharing ideas, and editing each other’s work.
- Blog Post Guidelines: Review the guidelines for writing a blog post, which might include:
- A clear introduction.
- At least two body paragraphs with well-developed ideas.
- A conclusion that wraps up the discussion.
- Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Assign Partners: Pair up with a classmate for the Unit.