Blog Assignment

Purpose of the Blog
*Improve your writing fluency
*Get to know each other
*Develop web skills
Your blogs links will be here.

Each week, write on your blog and comment on other students' blogs.

Out of class : Write 1 post a week of at least 10 sentences.
-Focus more on communication/fluency rather than perfect grammar.
-You can choose the topic (example topics are below).

Read & comment on your classmates' blogs.
-To check out other blogs, find the links to your classmates' blogs on the right of my page.
-Comment on at least 2 blogs (at least 2 sentences each).

Grading
You are graded on participation (not on your English ability).
-Did you write enough (number of posts on your blog, number of sentences per post, two comments other blogs each week)?
-Did you try to have fun, communicate thoughtfully, and improve your English?
-Did you do it on time?

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The first decision for this blog was to create the blog's name. It should show who you are and it should be cool! In your first blog, please introduce yourself and explain why you chose this name.

Second, please write your plan for this blog. Are you going to write about a different topic each time? Or, are you going to choose a certain theme every time? For example, maybe every week you want to write about different restaurants in Yokohama. Or perhaps, you want to write about your hobby or club. Usually, the most popular blogs on the internet talk about a specific topic each time.

Below is an example. I will explain why I made my name: Papa Globetrotter.

"Papa Globetrotter" is a dedicated father, who also likes to experience the best in the world and make it a better place. First and foremost, I am a dad. If you don't know by now, my 4 kids, Toma, Kio, Keina, andCai are half Japanese. Toma is 8, Kio is 6, Keina, my only girl is 4, and Cai is just 1! Luckily, I spend quite a bit of time with them playing sports & toys and reading books. My neighbor started to call me 'Papa Caleb' because I was always with my children. Though I spend a lot of time with my kids, I also take time to see the world myself. 'Globetrotter' means someone who travels the earth, and I have traveled to over 20 countries. But I also like 'experience the world' even in my own neighborhood. I am an idealist and want the world & my life to be as rewarding as possible. I try to do this by avoiding fast food/suburban/tv culture of many young fathers. I haven't eaten fast food or driven a car for many years despite having many young kids. When not taking care of my kids or working, you might find me hiking through nature, walking through a city street, or eating at a non-chain restaurant. Together Papa Globetrotter refers to me, a guy who when changing diapers dreams of travelling the world, and a guy, when on away from home, can't wait to be with his kids again.

You can also check out some of the old student blogs to get some ideas for your blog.