Semester 2 - Blog Kick-Off

Welcome to 2nd semester! If you've had me before, take a moment to double-check your use name, blog title, and your digital identity (first names only!). Feel free to change the look of your blog, too. Then, move ahead to the writing prompt.

For new students, you'll do 2 things today: create a blog and write your first post.

1. Log into your school Google account.

2. Navigate to Blogger. (Open this site in a different tab or window.)

3. Click "New Blog" on the left-hand side of your page to create your blog.

4. Give your blog a title that follows this format: First name Last initial's English 9 Blog. For example, if your name is John Smith, your blog should be called John S. English 9 Blog.

5. Give your blog a custom URL that follows this format: First name Last initial English 9 Blog. For example, if your name is John Smith, your blog URL should be johnsenglish9blog.blogspot.com. 

6. Choose a template (you may choose whatever template you like, and you can feel free to change this later).

7. Once your blog is set up, fill out this form to make sure I have all of your blog information. THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT! I will be reading and commenting on your blog posts throughout the semester, and I will need this URL.

8. Finally, write a response to the following topic. Please use the subject line An Important Lesson. 
What is the biggest lesson you have learned in your first semester of high school? Your lesson may be about academics, athletics, friends, sports, family, or anything else you wish to write about. Remember that this will be posted publicly, so keep your identifying information private.

Please review this article about online safety for teens. Remember, you should never post personal information online!