1. As you come inWith a partner, take a look at the site(Fork Shoals Reads!) on the laptopcomputers. Browse the site for a fewminutes

2. BLOGGING INTHE LIBRARYFork Shoals SchoolMs. KnightNovember 2011 3. WHAT IS A BLOG? 4. Now, lets look at somefeatures of the ForkShoals Library blog!http://forkshoalsreads.blog.greenville.k12.sc.us/ 5. When youre ready to comment ona blog post, remember to use yourrules of netiquette! Net + etiquette = Netiquette Netiquette are the manners that everyone should follow when communicating online. 6. Basic Netiquette RulesBe nice and respectful.Dont use bad language.Dont spread rumors or lies.DONT SHOUT.Be forgiving. 7. Netiquette and BloggingStart by reading a blog for a while. (This is called lurking.)When you feel comfortable (or when you are instructed to), join in the discussion by commenting on a blog post.Just remember that there are some netiquette rules specific to commenting on a blog. 8. Netiquette rules for bloggingDont say anything you wouldnt say in person.Stay on topic.Bring something new to the conversation.Dont be a know-it-all smarty-pants.Make your tone clear.Cite your sources with links.Dont comment when you are emotional. 9. In addition to makingcomments, there is anotherway to contribute to the libraryblog.Write a book review for abook youve enjoyed! 10. Lets look at someexamples of studentbook reviews on thelibrary blog!http://forkshoalsreads.blog.greenville.k12.sc.us/tag/student-review/ 11. How can yousubmit your bookreviews? Get a student book reviewform and fill it out! Every week, Ms. Knight willpost at least one studentreview to the library blog. Check to see if your reviewis posted. If it is, come tothe library to receive aspecial reward! 12. Are you ready to comment onthe library blog?When you make comments, make sure you use your first name and last initial ONLY!Make a comment on at least two posts. READ THE POST BEFORE YOU MAKE A COMMENT!!!!Remember your rules of netiquette!!!!! 13. For every ten comments you haveapproved to the library blog (after todayslesson), you will receive a special treat!Ms. Knight will announce her SuperBloggers on the morning news, andthose students will be called to the libraryto get their reward! 14. After youve commented on at least twoposts, Ms. Knight will give you abookmark with the library blog addressesand incentive program information.If youd like to submit an online bookreview, see Ms. Knight for a reviewsubmission form.