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Overview

For our study of Part Time Indian, you will be contributing to a class web log (blog). The goal of this class project is to create an accessible, detailed and organized archive of all of our thoughts about  Sherman Alexie’s novel.
 
Set-up:
In order to participate, you will have to accept my invitation to join our blog. When you accept it, you will be sent to a log in screen. Login in using your BB&N Google Account. If you are having tech issues, contact Ms. Grinshpan. Using your Google username and password, you will be able to log into www.blogger.com and access our class blog: https://ptibblock2017.blogspot.com/ OR https://ptidblock2017.blogspot.com/

Posting:
A post is an official entry which is published on the front page of the blog. This will involve you responding to specific discussion questions we have generated for you.
   
Safe Blogging
In creating your profile, please remember that our blog is a public space, therefore you should take appropriate steps to protect yourself. Do not include your last name in your Google profile (nor should you attach a real photo to it). Do not include any personal information (like last name, address, phone number, school name, friends’ last names, etc.) in your published writing. Above all, please notify me immediately if any inappropriate contact occurs via our blog. 

Publishing Guidelines
Posting:
A post is a paragraph (at least 8 gorgeous sentences) entry that is published on the front page of the  blog. In order to post, you will need to log into www.blogger.com or our blog at: https://ptibblock2017.blogspot.com/ OR https://ptidblock2017.blogspot.com/ and click on “New Post.” You will be provided with space to type. The title should always start with the reading # and then be followed by a question. Proofread your post carefully before you publish. You can’t make any changes once you’ve published. When you’ve finished your post, click on “Publish Post.”
Post Structure and Content: Choose a topic/question from those assigned. Your post should be at least one well developed paragraph (8 gorgeous sentences minimum).

In order to write a successful post you must:
·       Title your post with blogging/reading # followed by the question you are answering. Include your first name and first letter of your last name in parenthesis.
·       Include a clear thesis statement
·       Briefly provide context for your post (what key scenes from the novel helped shape your answer?)
·       Include at least one quotation (with page #) for support
·       Respond to the question in detail
·       Connect to other ideas/themes/details we've explored
·       Close with a clear concluding statement


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