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= Welcome to our class Wiki! = All together, students will be completing three separate assignments using this space. Each assignment, however, has two parts:
 * 1) Completion of their own blog entry, and
 * 2) Peer-editing the blogs of two classmates for each of our three entries.

Getting started on our __ FIRST __ assignment ( please scroll down to see instructions for Post #2 and #3 ):

 * Click on the "+" button in the right column next to "Pages and Files" to create your own blog.
 * Please name the page after your common name.
 * Once your page has been created, click "Edit" and begin typing! It's easy as that!

Expectations and requirements:

 * You will begin your first blog entry in class on Wednesday, January 10; but, it must be completed no later than ** Tuesday, January 23 **.
 * In your first entry, you are writing a first person narrative inspired by __Island of the Blue Dolphins__. Please follow these guidelines:
 * You must first type your entry using Google Doc to allow for accurate spelling and grammar.
 * Your entry must be at least 100 words, but no more than 200 words (using Microsoft Word will allow for you to get a word-count. For those of you who are curious, 200 words typically produces two paragraphs).
 * Imagine you have been marooned on San Nicolas Island, just like Karana. Please "show" me, using descriptive language, what your life alone on the island has been like. Be sure to:
 * Describe your setting in detail.
 * Outline the events that resulted in your being left behind.
 * Explain what you will do (or have done) to ensure that you will have food, fresh water, and shelter.
 * Please remember there is a second requirement to this assignment!
 * No later than the end of our class meeting on ** Tuesday, January 30 **, be sure to read two the work of two classmates and comment on their work using the "Discussion" tab on their page. Please follow these guidelines:
 * Your entry must be at least 25 words, but no more than 50 words.
 * Comment on your classmate's use of descriptive language (site examples of vivid language you liked, or constructively site examples that you felt needed something more).

Getting started on our __ SECOND __ assignment:

 * You will be placing your second blog entry on the very same page on which you posted the first. Simply click "EDIT" just as you did before, give a few line breaks, and start your second entry.

Expectations and requirements:

 * You will begin your second blog entry in class on Monday, January 29; however, it must be completed no later than **Tuesday, January 30** **.**
 * In your next entry, you are continuing your first person narrative inspired by __Island of the Blue Dolphins__. Please follow these guidelines:
 * You must first type your entry using Google Doc to allow for accurate spelling and grammar.
 * Your entry must be at least 100 words, but no more than 200 words (using Microsoft Word will allow for you to get a word-count. For those of you who are curious, 200 words typically produces two paragraphs).
 * Imagine you are still alone on San Nicolas Island. Please "show" me, using descriptive language, what your life alone on the island has been like. Be sure to:
 * Describe a problem you have encountered.
 * Explain what you will do (or have done) to solve this issue.
 * Please remember there is a second requirement to this assignment!
 * No later than the start of our class meeting on ** Wednesday, February 13 ,** be sure to read two the work of two classmates and comment on their work using the "Discussion" tab on their page. Please follow these guidelines:
 * Your entry must be at least 25 words, but no more than 50 words.
 * Comment on your classmate's use of descriptive language (site examples of vivid language you liked, or constructively site examples that you felt needed something more).

Getting started on our __ THIRD __assignment:

 * You will be placing your final blog entry on the very same page you have been using. Again, simply click "EDIT" just as you did before, give a few line breaks, and start your last entry.

Expectations and requirements:

 * You will begin your final blog entry in class on Thursday, February 15; however, it must be completed no later than ** Tuesday, February 27 .**
 * In your last entry, you are continuing your first person narrative inspired by __Island of the Blue Dolphins__. Please follow these guidelines:
 * You must first type your entry using Google Doc to allow for accurate spelling and grammar.
 * Your entry must be at least 100 words, but no more than 200 words (using Microsoft Word will allow for you to get a word-count. For those of you who are curious, 200 words typically produces two paragraphs).
 * Imagine you are finally being rescued from your island home. Be sure to:
 * Describe the events that lead to your rescue.
 * Who is taking you from the island?
 * Where are they bringing you?
 * Please remember there is a second requirement to this assignment!
 * No later than the end of our class meeting on ** Tuesday, March 6 ,** be sure to read two the work of two classmates and comment on their work using the "Discussion" tab on their page. Please follow these guidelines:
 * Your entry must be at least 25 words, but no more than 50 words.
 * Comment on your classmate's use of descriptive language (site examples of vivid language you liked, or constructively site examples that you felt needed something more).

Need Help?

 * Feel free to e-mail Miss Willis, or start a conversation on this page by clicking the "Discussion" tab above. Students are welcome to support each other and answer questions, if possible; however, Miss Willis will monitor all discussions to ensure proper use of this forum and accuracy of all responses.