Creating a Blog

James created a blog to describe his traveling adventures. The main purpose of his blog is MOST LIKELY to ______________.

• persuade

• advertise

• entertain

• educate

Michelle created a blog to motivate readers to try mountain biking. The main purpose of her blog is MOST LIKELY to ______________

• persuade

• advertise

• entertain

• educate

David created a blog to help readers find and purchase his album. The main purpose of his blog is MOST LIKELY to ____________.

• persuade

• entertain

• educate

• advertise

Which statement is FALSE?

• A blog is written in first-person point of view.

• A blog is an online journal.

• A blog uses formal language and structure.

• A blog includes personal and emotional details.

How is a blog DIFFERENT from academic writing? (Choose TWO answers)

• A blog is written in third-person point of view.

• A blog can include informal language.

• A blog is written with an objective viewpoint.

• A blog can be written in first-person point of view.

Which statement is an example of a CLAIM?

" Elbow Lake _____________."

• is home to freshwater fish such as sunfish, perch, and trout.

• is a valuable natural resource that needs protection.

• was the lovely location of last year's community picnic.

• was given its name because it is near a bend in the road.

Sharon's blog claims that dance can be used to understand a variety of cultures and people. Which evidence is BEST for developing her claim?

• a study proving that dance is an effective way to lower blood pressure

• a scientific article explaining the pros and cons of ballet

• a chart showing the significance of three traditional African dances

• a map showing various locations of dance studios

Marcus' blog claims that teenagers can be successful entrepreneurs. Which evidence is BEST for developing his claim?

• a pie chart that illustrates teens' spending habits on shoes, clothing, food, and entertainment

• an interview with a 14-year-old female who earned $5,000 planning and organizing children's parties

• an article about a business owner who hires high schoolers to work afterschool jobs

• a graph comparing the annual savings of male students to that of female students

The BEST way for a blogger to respond to readers' counter arguments is to __________.

• use evidence in a rebuttal

• explain how they are wrong

• change one's opinion

• write an emotional response

Which is NOT a credible source?

• libraries

• encylopedias

• newspapers

• wikipedia websites