Blogging to Create a Community of Writers #1: Setting Up the Blog

Writer's workshop is an idea that's been around for years. Students write, read, and comment on each others writing in an authentic and thoughtful way. Here is a 21st century twist, 6th graders will use the class blog to create a community of writers in the classroom. This Introductory lesson plan contains 7 complete lessons and instructions on how to get a class blog started. Each lesson plan focuses on reinforcing a different type of writing. Really great!