AcademicCommentsHow to comment on a blog!

What is a comment?A section in blog posts (typically immediately

following the post entry) where readers provide their reactions to the post. From About.com

Simply put, a comment section is where you as the reader get to respond to the writer.

Types of CommentsSocial commentsSocial comments are found on spaces like

Facebook, twitter, and other social media sites.Social comments are short, lack detail and are

usually personal in nature.Academic CommentsComments that are connected to the learning

or discussion on the blog or in the classroom.

Social Comment Examples:

Here are a few examples of social comments:“I love your blog, it rocks!”You are ridiculous. I LOVE CHOCOLATE!!!!Lol Ha ha!Good job.

Academic Comments In our classroom blog space we are aiming for a

more academic tone in our work.Our comments should:Relate to the content of the postContinue the conversation by adding a

statement or asking a questionAdd something to the authors post like a link,

connection, idea, reminder or new perspective.Challenge someone’s point of view

Academic Comments

Academic Comment StemsThis made me think about… I wonder why… I can relate to this… I discovered… I found myself wondering…Another thing to consider…Your post is relevant because

Your turn!!Look at your blog post and the paper

comments on your blog.Put them in two categories academic or socialBe prepared to defend your stance with your

table partner

Revising A Comment Select two comments from your blog page and with

a partner, rewrite them in one of the following ways: 1. If it is a social comment, add details to clarify the

message Exp: I love your blog post because Christmas is my

favorite holiday too. 2. An academic comment Exp: I discovered that I don’t know a lot about

soccer. I am going to keep reading your blog to learn more about the soccer teams in Mexico.

Back to EdmodoSelect one of the comments you revised and

submit it to the assignment link on our Edmodo page.

Write the original comment, then the revised comment and describe briefly what you did to improve the writing of the comment.