Hello AP Students,
Although this "blog" system is still in its experimental phase, I'd like to say that your responses to "Turtle Boy" indicate that it is going to be a success. Compared to the writing in the essays I just returned to you today (generally, not the best I've seen from you), the quality of your writing in this first Critical Response is remarkably better. Why? I'm not sure, but I think the blogging platform is more relaxed, more immediate, and more conducive to opinion than the traditional "hand in a paper" routine.
So what I want to generate with this blogging network is more writing and more reading - and not just reading the articles or prompts, but each others work. You all have your unique strengths and insights, and as writers you can gain from one another. In terms of "class participation," I'd like to see you commenting on each others work from time to time. Dokee - be nice to Junho. No jokes.
Keep up the good work everyone.
Note: The weekly reponses are worth 10 marks, and of course I won't make these scores public. If you want, you can set audience comments so they have to be verified before you allow them. If you'd rather not have my feedback visible, I don't mind. We can discuss this in class.
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