Today I was assigned laptop number 11. I was assigned a seat behind Chris Brace.Assigned blogs are due at 11:59 every Sunday and you have different topics to choose from.You can choose to research any topic that falls under one of the following main topics:1. Exploration and Colonization2. Revolutionary War3. Westward Expansion4, Industrial Revolution of the early 1800's5. Civil War and ReconstructionThere are three different ways you can do your assigned blog. They are Blog, Podcast, or videoWritten Assigned Blog Checklist:• Include at least two images or one videoo They should relate to the topic• Use paragraph form –o separate each main idea into a paragrapho start with topic sentenceso express thoughts in complete sentenceso include relevant, supporting detailso separate paragraphs• Mechanicso Punctuate the end of your sentenceso capitalize first word, I and nameso Don’t start sentences with “Because”, “But”, “And” or “So”• Summarizeo the first part of the blog should highlight main ideas and supporting detailso do not copy or cut and paste!• Reflecto the second part of the blog should demonstrate what you learned and what your thoughts/opinions areon the topic*Be sure to hyperlink your sources.-Six points will be deducted for no pictures/video.-Three points will be deducted if you only have one picture.-Six points will be deducted if you do not add your personal thoughts or opinions.-Ten points will be deducted for not having linked sources.-You will get a zero plus a detention if any part of your blog is plagiarized(plus other possible consequences for repeat offenses)I scored i 8 out of ten on the 8th grade quiz.
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