How to use this blog

The English 2 teachers will regularly post materials on this blog, and we expect that you will check it often.  If the post is only relevant to one teacher's class, we will say so.  Otherwise, you should assume that it applies to you.

How do you check it?

• You can write down the URL
• you can bookmark it on your computer or phone
• you can sign up to have it emailed to you (look at the side bar to your right)
• I'm not sure how it works, but you can also subscribe to it.  If anyone figures out what this is, please post a comment here explaining it.

What kinds of things will be posted?

• Handouts (You should not expect that all handouts are posted here, but I will do my best to put the ones that we use over a long period of time, as I understand that these are the ones which tend to disappear.)
• Enrichment materials, such as links to relevant videos or sites which compliment the learning we are doing in class.
• Support materials, such as study questions, which might help you to focus your reading if you are struggling.
• NOTE: The most recent post is at the top of the page.  Posts are archived every month, but you can still access them via the archive which will be at the bottom of the page.

What will not be posted?

• Daily homework.  Homework is posted in the classroom.  I may put major assignments on here, but the daily things, such as what chapters to read will NOT be posted.  You are responsible for using the time given you in class to write down the homework.

When should you comment?

• If you are told to.
• If you have a question about a post or about something from class.  If you have the question, most likely someone else does too.  I will answer these questions on the blog.
• If you have an idea or comment in response to a post or something from class that you would like to share.  (Yes, this is a place for you to show off your cool ideas.)
• In general, this blog is a way for you to get more out of your experience as a student... make the most of it.  Or don't.  It's up to you.  Unless otherwise indicated, the work on the blog is OPTIONAL.  That said, sometimes students who write thoughtful comments receive extra credit.
  

When should you not comment?

• If you have something private that you need to communicate to your teacher, please send an email, rather than posting a comment.  

When will my comment show up on the blog?

• Because all comments are moderated by me, I need to read and "okay" them before they are posted.  Generally this will be within 24-48 hours.
  

When posting a comment on the blog, please make certain that you:

• Sign your name (We may not know who beachluvr28 is).  This is especially important since not all English 2 teachers know all English 2 students, yet we will all be sharing this online space.  Please use your first and last name.
• Spell check and write in complete sentences.  This is public communication, so please avoid netspeak  (use "you" not "u").
• Remember that EVERYONE can see what you write.