Blog Writing Practice

Which of these should you NOT consider when writing a blog?

• The audience you intend to write to.

• The language features that help you express your thoughts and experiences.

• An effective way to structure your blog so it is easy to understand.

• A creative way to fit as many topics and ideas into a single blog post as possible.

Which features are ALMOST ALWAYS suitable for a blog? (multiple answers)

• Writing in complex grammar tenses like future perfect cotinuous.

• Using bullet points.

• Creating sections with subheadings.

• Having a catchy title.

• Using lengthy paragraphs.

An anecdote is...

• a short amusing or interesting story about a real experience or person.

• a piece of text that goes in parenthesis.

• a definition to a complicated word that helps explain cultural differences.

• a cure for poison.

Which text is MOST suitable for a blog?

• I remember my first time travelling to Da Lat. The trees. The cafes. The chilly air.

• Now, this is a story all about how.

  My life got flipped-turned upside down.

  And I'd like to take a minute.

  Just sit right there.

  I'll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel-Air

• Quantum mechanics is a mathematical framework that describes the behavior of particles at the subatomic level which is based on the concept of wave-particle duality, which asserts that particles have both wave-like and particle-like properties, and that their behavior can only be predicted in terms of probabilities.

• There are many good things and bad things about travelling. In this blog I will explain the advantages and disadvantages of travelling to Da Lat.

What is the best way to explain concepts, words, or phrases to audiences of a different culture. For example, 'Tet Holiday'.

• Avoid mentioning the concept, word, or phrase.

• Use the concept or phrase just like any other word.

• Translate the concept, word, or phrase and give both versions in your writing.

• Don't translate the concept, word, or phrase, but give an explanation of it so people can learn about the culture and language.

Which of these language features are NOT usually suitable for a blog?

• An overview.

• Bullet point list.

• Stunning images.

• Catchy titles.

• Alliteration or repetition.

A rhetorical question is...

• not suitable for a blog.

• a question that does not need to be answered by anyone.

• a simple question for a complex topic.

• a question you need to raise TWO hands to ask in class.

In blogs we use informal language. But what are examples informal language? (multiple answers)

• Indubitably complex words.

• Vernacular without compare.

• Contractions like, "I'm".

• Slang like, "The cafe was so chill."

Which of these features is NOT usually suitable for a blog?

• A bibliography.

• An author bio.

• A call-to-action.

• An introduction.

No wrong answer. In your opinion which of these are most important for a blog to have?

• Fun language that is enjoyable to read.

• Great images that show what is being talked about.

• Creative titles and subheadings that clearly explain what's next.

• Personal experiences, anecdotes, and emotive language.