Well I have been able to gather a lot of interest in my blog. The kids really enjoy reading our blog and the blogs of others. On an average post I can easily gain 10+ comments. What's more there is a range of children commenting. Admittedly most commenting takes place in class, before school, lunch times or during reading time. I am now beginning to walk a tight rope.
About once a week or so I am offering prizes for the best comment. Sometimes its a chocolate bar. Sometimes a greenie. The kids are highly motivated, but now I am beginning to point out spelling, and fundamental grammatical errors in the judging process. The thought behind this is that surface features (my inquiry focus) are extremely important in getting your ideas across to others. For too long I think my kids have been able to explain their way through errors and on a blog you can't.
So here is my tight rope trick. pointing out the areas where understanding can be lost while at the same time maintaining highly motivated young writers.
P.S. this is a great little story that has a book
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