Shahala Book Blog may be Coming Soon

Mr. Warner, as the new teacher-librarian for Shahala, may be creating a school Book Blog here.  More info later.

GUIDELINES:

We must follow guidelines (rules) to use this blog:

1. Only use your FIRST name and your LAST INITIAL. Do not share personal information.

Ask yourself: Could someone find me (in real life) based on this information?

2. Only post if you are a student of this school and want to discuss books.

Ask yourself: As a Shahala Eagle, am I coming here to talk about books, or just to talk? If it’s not about books, I need to go somewhere else.

3. Only post things that you would want everyone (students, teachers, principal, parents) to know.

Ask yourself: Is this something I want everyone to see?

4. Make sure your parents are aware of the blog.

Ask yourself: Have I talked to my parents clearly about this blog and been given permission?

5. Consider your audience and that you’re representing Shahala.

Ask yourself: Do I have a good reason/purpose to say this?

6. Yes, we can make comments on each other’s posts, but be polite & respectful. Know how to give constructive feedback.

Ask yourself: What will I cause by writing this post or comment? Could I hurt someone’s feelings? If so, then I shouldn’t do it.

7. Use appropriate language and good grammar & spelling. No cursing or abbreviated “texting” language.

Ask yourself: Is this word considered inappropriate or rude by some? Have I tried my best with grammar and spelling?

8. Treat other people the way you want to be treated.

Ask yourself: Would I want someone to say this to me?

9. Master Warner has the right to remove inappropriate posts and follow through with consequences.

Ask yourself: Am I writing something I would be allowed to say in a classroom? No? Well, this blog is like a digital classroom, so I need to be on good behavior or my writing will be deleted and I will get into trouble.

10. Think before you post.

Ask yourself: What could be the consequences of this post?

Okay, now that we understand the guidelines… let’s get reading and reviewing! J

HOW TO WRITE A REVIEW ON THIS BOOK BLOG:

• Share the title, author, and a brief summary that doesn't give anything important away!     NO SPOILERS!
• What genre do you think this book is in?
• Share what you LIKED or DIDN'T LIKE about the book. Please use the elements of fiction to do this, such as the following:
• characters, setting, conflict, point of view, theme, symbolism, author's writing style, word choice, figurative language, etc.

• Who would want to read this book?