For many years the only way people could hear about what was happening across the world was to read the newspaper. But sometimes the newspapers can become held up and you won’t no what is happening until it has past. But now anyone can blog about anything anytime. For example, at this years Grammy’s Lady GaGa arrived in an egg, my writing teacher wasn’t watching the Grammy’s this year but she found out about this only two minutes after Lady GaGa arrived! Another example is what happened in Egypt
Blogging is also a great way for people to express and/or discus their opinions with other people, that is I believe, the purpose of blogging in the first place. People, who never would have known each other can talk, well write, about what they are passionate about. For example, my friend (wintrborn21 at Partial to Pink ) blogs about anything beauty, she is completely obsessed. By blogging about what she loves she can do what she loves and meet other bloggers that are just as passionate about beauty as she is. But you already knew that didn’t you? Of course you did……..so why did I bother telling you? I have no clue but don’t judge me!! What I’m trying to say is blogging is like a writer’s version of FaceBook. Instead of playing Farmville you blog about what you think about the game! Make sense? I hope so because that’s the best way I can explain it.
When I first started writing I EXTREMELY didn’t like everything about it, I didn’t like how I couldn’t type fast or how long it took for me to write things longhand (so of course I took it out on the subject instead of myself) but when I started taking a writing class by Mrs. Holly Van Houten at my mom’s learning center (she gets really annoyed when I call it a school),
Well done Megan! Mostly, from "I didn’t like" to "It was so much fun!" was kinda hazy and could use a little editing. But the part about blogging vs. Farmville was absolutely brilliant.
ReplyDeleteI liked the blogging verses farmville vs. Blog too. Jane Austen is about a BILLION times better then James Patterson. It kept me reading and it was really good, The organization was great. You don't have a thesis, but it was also pretty good.
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Megan - I wrote a long comment for you earlier today, but it's not showing up here. Hmmmm, are you moderating? Or maybe I messed up hitting post? Oh well, my main points were about organization, but I really like what you have to say about being wary about trusting sources on the internet. I also like what you say about blogs allowing a venue for self-expression. I think you make a good point about blogging allowing people to enjoy individual niches, be it music, books, beauty, hiking, knitting ;)
ReplyDeleteIn class tomorrow we'll discuss structure in greater detail, but thanks for this first post. Good job!
Im flattered that you would link me ;) i enjoyed your post a lot kept me reading and wanting more! i don't have a lot more to say but i don't want my comment to look short :( haha sorry that was weird let me contain myself :) love ya meg good job :)
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ReplyDeleteI loved how you tell your own story and it felt like it was very personal from you. :)
I think you need a stronger thesis... there are a bunch of awesome ideas in your first paragraph that could be summed up into one big juicy thesis scentence that the paper could follow.
Fun fact: I learned in history that there is no exact date for when writing started because it originated in a bunch of countries at different times.
Awesome job! :)
The post does seem to lack an overarching structure and a consistent thesis, but you're definitely on the right track. The organization here is actually pretty good: in the first paragraph, you tie the topic in nicely to current events; second paragraph, you talk about blogging as a method of expression; and in the last paragraph, you describe some personal experiences.
ReplyDeleteOn a side note, Karlie is quite correct that there is no particular year in which writing 'started,' but my blog post on this subject does attempt to provide a partial answer: http://the-occasional-post.blogspot.com/2011/02/writing.html
(The short answer is: "A very long time ago." As in, over 7000 years ago.)
ahh man how am I going to compare to MR. Sporadic Blogger's comment up there using all his big words, oh well let me give it a shot, I think this was an interesting post that was very organized except like Charlotte said it is lacking a thesis (but of course I didn't have one either sooo) I also liked that it kinda kept up with present times and said that we should watch out for miss information. Over all I thought this was a very impressive article.
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