Advanced Composition
American Language Program
Class Blog Requirements
This semester we will do weekly blogs. In class, we will focus on grammar and writing structure, but in our blogs we will focus on content.
Requirements:
- Every other Monday I will post a new prompt for you to respond to. Each new blog prompt will be posted on our class blog at http://alpscribesspring2012.blogspot.com
- Each response should answer the prompt that has been provided. Responses should be at least 2-3 paragraphs in length. Plan to spend about 30 minutes a week on your blog
- During the weeks when there is no new prompt, you will comment on two of your classmates’ responses. Each comment should be at least 3-4 sentences in length. By the end of the semester, you should have commented on everyone’s blog at least one time.
- Your responses and comments are due every Friday by 1:00 PM. Late Blogs and comments will not be accepted.
- Each assignment is worth 15 points.
Be creative, have fun, and tell me your thoughts!
Example Blog Response
Blog Prompt:
Tell me about yourself! Who are you? What are some things that interest you? Why did you decide to come to the US to study? What are some of your hobbies?
Tell us a little bit about yourself so that we can get to know each other!
Example Response:
My name is Heather and I have been a teacher at the American Language Program for about six years. I am not originally from California. I grew up on the East Coast in the state of Pennsylvania. I moved to California in 2000 to attend graduate school and have been here ever since. I love living in California, but sometimes I miss living near my friends and family.
There are four people in my family--My mother, father, older sister, and me. My mother and sister are nurses and my father is a painter/contractor. My sister is two years older than me, and she is married and has three children. I love to hang out with my niece and nephews because they always make me laugh!
There are many things that I like to do. I love to do things outdoors. I enjoy hiking, horseback riding, going to the beach, and going for walks in the park. I also love to watch movies, read books (I especially love mysteries and adventure novels), and hang out with my friends. In addition, I love to travel. I have been to the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia. I enjoy meeting new people, trying new foods, and experiencing new cultures. I hope to someday visit South America and Australia, and then all the other countries that I haven’t been to yet! :)
