Using Comments to Teach Critical Thinking
Giving students comment starters helps them respond to a post in thoughtful ways. Then they can take it a step further and create their own starters as they progress in thinking critically. Here are some examples from the blooming bloggers group:
Shelby’s comment to Alejandro on My Life as a Weblogger:
Your writing made me form an opinion about weblogging. My NEW opinion is that blogging is not just about writing, but is also about learning.
Aha! An opinion is being formed…..
Yessenia’s comment to Ashley on the Weblogging Group:
When you write you make it seem as if it is a conversation.
Making connections! A student is taking note of the relationships between readers and writers.
Adriena responds to Estefany’s The Learner:
I am just like you. I put my best foot ahead.
Thinking about learning! A comparison is being made….
Patrick comments on Jhonathan’s post about the Importance of Weblogs:
I think that is a good way to write because the way you put your words in it. You make it seem like you was really talking to somebody. I can tell you’re going to be a good blogger.
Using facts to anticipate possible results! A prediction is given…..
Shelby muses after reading Jhonathan’s post on the History Channel:
After reflecting on your post, I decided that from now on, I will start to watch the History Channel a little more. I do have a suggestion. You should always make sure that you posts are spelled correctly and they make sense. (I think thats how you spell it) I have a question for you. Do you like watching mysteries?
Whoa! A mind is being changed…….
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