Creating a Blog

Which blogs would you like to read? Check any that apply to you.

• A blog about how to take care of pets

• A blog that gives advice to middle school students

• A blog about art

• A blog about your favorite TV show

• A blog written by your favorite celebrity; sports

Which three statements about blogs are true?

• Blogs often include dated entries.

• Blogs often include links to other websites.

• Blogs always include only text.

• Blogs are always created to convince people of a viewpoint.

• Blogs are flexible and can be about any topic.

If you were writing a blog about the health and nutrition of middle school students, which three items would work best as evidence to support your viewpoint that readers should demand healthier lunch options for students?

• Pictures of middle school students

• A description of how a petition will help solve the health and nutrition issue

• Videos of interviews with students who agree with your viewpoint

• A place where users can post comments

• Links to websites that show how providing healthier choices for lunch helped solve similar issues in other communities

Imagine that part of a blog’s viewpoint is that farmers need to take good care of the farm animals they raise. Which image best supports that claim?

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Which statement would best connect the chart to the blogger’s viewpoint that farmers need to take good care of the farm animals they raise?

• Many farms raise animals.

• As the chart shows, 95 percent of consumers demand well-treated animals.

• The image is of farming statistics.

• The chart proves my viewpoint about farming.

Imagine you receive several comments from readers of your blog who say they want to help support good farming habits in the community but do not know how. What would the best response be?

• Write a post about the importance of doing research.

• Post a video featuring students talking about farming.

• Create a list of resources about good farming habits.

• Create a quiz testing people’s knowledge of farming.

Which multimedia elements are most likely to help you create a welcoming and thoughtful tone? Check all that apply.

• A paragraph written by someone who disagrees with your viewpoint

• A chart that lists all of the reasons why your viewpoint is correct

• A comments area where readers can post comments

• A poll that asks readers what they think about the topic

• A video that makes fun of the opposing viewpoint

Which would be effective methods to adding your own unique voice to your blog? Check all that apply.

• Adding additional facts about the topic

• Adding your personal reactions to events

• Adding a story or anecdote from your experience

• Adding a survey that asks readers how they feel about the topic

• Using words that express emotions or feelings

Read the entry from Bruno’s blog about animal welfare.

"I encourage everyone to do what they can to help animals. Animals cannot help themselves, so it is up to us to protect them. A recent nationwide study conducted shows that 30–45 percent of dogs and cats are homeless, and 15–20 percent those homeless animals end up injured or in a animal shelter. It is clear from the numbers that people need to be more concerned about protecting animal welfare. "

What claim is Bruno making?

• Too many animals are in shelters.

• Too many animals get injured.

• Too many animals are homeless.

• People must protect animals.

Derek started a blog about all the fun moments during his first year of college. Which purpose is the most likely reason for writing the blog?

• To Inform

• To Persuade

• To Entertain

• To Instruct