Monday, November 22, 2010

Thanksgiving Break 3rd & 4th Grade - What is a blog?

As 3rd and 4th graders you are making your first trip to my blog, Mr. Casal's Computer Lab.

What is a blog? Here are 2 links to help define them for you
Link 1
Link 2

Your assignment:
Click on the 2 links above and read the definitions. Then answer these 2 questions:

1) In your own words describe the word "blog"

2) If you were to start a blog what would it be about?

Post your answers here, as comments. Comment as "Name/URL" and use your first name and last initial, no full name (proper capitalization, no URL)- please respond in full and complete sentences - double check your work before posting your comment.

Your comment will not appear right away. I, Mr Casal, will receive an email when you post a comment and I will publish it as soon as I see it.


Thank you, and have a good Thanksgiving...





Remember - Comment as "Name/URL" and use your first name and last initial (proper capitalization, no URL)- please respond in full and complete sentences - double check your work before posting your comment.

107 comments:

jacobC. said...

The word blog means to create a home page about yourself. Most people usually write things about themselves on a blog.
If I was to write a blog it would probably be about kids and what it is that we do every day in our classroom because I feel parents need to know what exactly happened in the day from other children because sometimes children lie (and that surprised me).

Chris said...

Excellent post Jacob. Very thoughtful and well written, thank you.

Cesar. A said...

The word blog is a verb. The word blog can be used in many ways like blogger. The propose of a blog is to share some ideas with friends. Some people might share about there day or work. If a kid were to blog they would have to do school assignment. The main idea of a blog is to share ideas with others.

KsenijaS said...

Well a blog is a diary that everyone can see. It is a website where you can share your ideas,thoughts, and pictures. It can be personal or for work. As Mr.Casal shows, it can also be used for school. If I had to write a blog it would be about what is going on around the world. I would write about cultures, foods, and holidays. I would write about this topic because I love traveling and learning different traditions.

Chris said...

Cesar, Ksenija,
Great comments.

There were 2 "Anonymous" comments posted, which I did not publish. Remember, when commenting select the "Name/URL" option and use your FIRST NAME and LAST INITIAL as your comment name (leave the URL box blank)

Keep up the god work everyone!

James. C. said...

1. A blog is a website containing comments, reflections, and sometimes hyperlinks that the writer posted, it also contains contents of the site.

2. My blog would be about cool gadgets that I post and other people post onto my blog (they would post photos of the gadget), also people would comment on the gadgets.

Chris said...

Adina,
Your post about natural disasters and helping animals didn't come through, it wasn't one of the anonymous posts (one of those was about baseball and football, the other was 1 line about the definition of a blog).

Try posting your comment again, I'm interested to read your thoughts on natural disasters and helping animals...

Adina M. said...

I think a blog is a website that people can post personal information like their thoughts and/or opinions on certain subjects.

If I had to do a blog, I would write about how to save different animals and how to help people in natural disasters.

Nigel.M said...

I also think blog is a verb. I think blog is a way for the world to see what you study and found out. if you try your best you can tell the world new places you go to.I also think a blog is a way a friend can see your what you do for a living and what you can do and cant do that is what I think a blog is.

jasmin b said...

A blog is like a journal you share with others online. You can write about your day your life and there is many other choices. Its your own reflections on things you like and others can comment and leave their opinions on what you write.

If I would start a blog it would be about the latest trends and fashion all around the world people can comment whatever they want, maybe they have questions for me about style or what style is the best in the fall? Anything they want they could express there self how ever they want. They could even post pictures of themselves and say how do I look? Then I comment on how they look like what to fix and what to throw away they will love my blog and I hope you will love it too

andrew p. said...

I also think a blog is a website. That firends or family can post comments for peole to see.

If I had to do a blog I would make it about a sport, Like football or basketball or even soccer.

Nigel.M said...

2.My blog would have all kinds of stuff like a skull for the back ground and stuff that can tell people about me like my favorite color and other things I enjoy.

Steven Juarez said...

I think Thanksgiving is about being thankful for your mom or famly.But the important thing is you have to be with your family and friend.Eating with your family or having fun.To be nice to evry body in the world.people giving mony to poor people or poor towns.The popular food is turkey.You have to shair with your friends and family.

Steven Juarez said...

I think a blog is things wath you are doing in your house.If I had a blog I will write about me or thing that I like.Find information from people or kids

Eitan L said...

A blog is a personal journal about your life. You write blogs to tell the world about your life so maybe they can do it too. Other people can write blogs to tell about their lives too. An example would be a blog about food and where to get some good tasting food.

Steven Juarez said...

Im sorry I made mistake i put about thanksgiving .Blog is some whatever you want write in a page in the wed about you think or information what do you want know.

Christopher Mata said...

1)Blog is a website that you can write your private thoughts,do whatever you want,you can control your blog,it's also in all sizes and shapes, it's like your own diary.
2) My blog would be about sports and superheros because am really into sports and superheros a lot!! :-)

Sam D. said...

1) A blog is when someone writes about anything that they want to write about. For example, someone can make a blog post about a book they are reading. 2) If I would start a blog, it would be about the NFL, because I love football. Also because I want to see what other people think about football and what team they like/dislike.

Jayla j. said...

1.The word blog means,to read,write or edit a share on-line journal.
2.If I would start ablog it would be writing about a movie or myself.

AndrewM said...

A blog is something that you can put personal ideas, feelings, and opinions on the computer for other people to see, and comment about.
If I were to create my own blog, it would be about my experiences in school.

Luis P. said...

My Computer Homework: what is a blog. #1

A blog is like a website. On a blog you can write anything you want, you can write about yourself and all that stuff. It is like a diary but you can write it on the computer instead of on a sheet of paper. The difference between a diary and a website is that a diary is your personal thing but a website is something you are sharing to the world about yourself.

My Computer Homework: what is a blog. #2

In my blog I can write about myself and my life and what I do to become smarter. For example, I can write about school and how I can become better at reading and building. I can write about things I do in my life.

Lorenzo C. said...

A blog is short for weblog. It is a website that has information, comments and links. It is like a diary.

My site would be about lego Power Miners. It would be about what they do,how it works and how it's made.

Chris said...

Great comments everyone!

I am happy to see a variety of ideas for personal blogs. Some about school, some about hobbies. All great ideas.

Keep up the great work!

Jennifer l. said said...

1) A blog is a personal diary.A blog is also a web site.A blog is also a place were yoa can wirte your thoaghts.A blog can also be a journal that you can share to other people oline.

2) If I had a blog it will be about animals because I like animals a lot.

Israel G. said...

A blog would have personal stuff like what you to know, what you like and what you want to be. My blog would be about CrossFit718. CrossFit 718 is my fathers buisness. CrossFit is a type of sport that athletes compete in.

GiannaL. said...

1. A blog is a place where a person shares their thoughts, opinions, and feelings. A blog is also a website.

2. If I had a blog,it would be about dancing, because I LOVE to dance.

JaredG. said...

I think a blog is a website on the computer that lets you put down information,assignments and mini clips of things you think are interesting. If I had a blog it would be about Dragon Ball Z because I know people still like it.

CocoA said...

A blog is really like an on-line journal that everyone can see and can write a comment on. A blog can be about anything you want it to be.

If I had my own blog it would be about my life, friends, and family because I love friends and family!

LESLIE T said...

A blog is a whatever a writer wants to make of it. a blog represents a way of sharing your ideas and thoughts. The writer continually begins to write stuff on the blog.
If i would start a blog it would be about books that i read. i would include my personal thoughts of the authors.

LilyP said...

1)A blog is an online diary that you can write what ever you want to write on it.

2)If I had a blog it would be about skiing because I know a lot about it. (I've been skiing since I was 4.)

Dylan.D said...

A blog is a on-line journal where I can post anything and people can post anything back.
If I,Dylan Detry had my on blog, it would be about anything that revolves around me. Ex:Dance Class.

Jade M. said...

A blog is an on-line diary or journal to post things about what you are thinking or feeling or on a topic or subject.Other people can post back.
If I had my own blog it would be about helping other kids that are feeling mad and upset about things in their lives(And cats too.)
Jade M.

Andy.L said...

A blog is like a personal diary. A blog is where you can put your thoughts on a website. If I were to start my own blog it would be about basketball because I like it a lot.

Kevon F. said...

A blog is an on-line journal where people can post diary entries about thier personal experiences and hobbies. Some people share opinions and discuss various topics in the form of an on-line journal while readers may comment on posts.



If I were to start a blog it would be about my family and friends.I would also use my blog to disucess topics I am interested in.

Mantis H. said...

I think a blog is a place where you write about something you like or about yourself.
if i was to start a blog it will be about singing because i love to sing and i would like to share the reasons of why i like to sing and the songs that I like

Kieran said...

A blog is a journal of anything you can think of: a news blog, a food critic blog, a family and friends blog, and on and on and on. Blogs are popular because there's many people who go on them every day to check if there's new posts.

If I were to start a blog it would be about Legos and other people's and my Lego creations. I would get photos of Lego creations that you like and post them onto my blog. I would have a button to press on my blog so if anyone wanted to send new photos of Legos, it would be easy for them to send.

Emma H. said...

1. A blog is a website where you can write your ideas and keep in touch with the people of the world.

2. My blog would be about my life. It would include places where I like to go, school, and my family.

Ariella O. said...

A blog is like a public diary that everyone can see and write in. If I was to start a blog I would write about my feelings everyday.

Stephen W. said...

A blog is a personal website that is used to post things that the writer wants people to see. It can include movies, photos and comments.

If I had a blog I would post things I find interesting and exciting such as football, hockey, lacrosse and my travels. My blog wouid be my little place away from school. I'm going to make a blog.

Griffin milovanski said...

A blog is where you can tell people your feelings and thoughts. I would write a blog about swimming with dolphins. I am in Cancun, Mexico. In my group there were three dolphins. The dolphins were doing tricks. So that's my Blog post for today.

Chris said...

Excellent work everyone. I am looking forward to doing more blog work with everyone.

Keep up the good work!

kisala G said...

A blog is what ever you want it to be like your diary. People can look at them and comment on it if they want to.

If I had a blog I would write about all dogs and the different breads. I would have information about how to take care of them. I would also have cute pictures of dogs and you could post your own.

I love puppies and I would like to be a vet when I grow up.

Roger C said...

A blog is an online public diary. If I made a blog it would be about interesting books and movies.

Anonymous said...

Roberto M.S.
1)A blog is like "twitter"(You can post stuff like,movies,comments,and photos.




2) I already have one. It's about daily life.

Jay T. said...

A blog is a place to communicate with other people. You can talk about things that are personal to you, like a diary. If I was to write a blog, it would be about my family, because my family is more important than anything in the world.

Emily E said...

1)A blog is a thing that you can comment on like a diary.

2)If I had a blog it would be about things I like to do.

Briana A said...

Briana A.
A blog is a link where you can leave comments,post and just be yourself.
My blog would be about my family because they love me and I love them .

Micheal S Augustin said...

A blog is a website that people can comment on it.

My thanksgiving was good my mom and aunt's, grandma were all cooking and I ate everything they made yummy. I also was with my family and my friends. We watched movies.played broad games and we were dancing.

Alex said...

The word blog means to me that you can put new useful information stuffs and share stuffs with your friends, teachers and family members on your blog. You can talk about important things.

If I would start a blog, I would make it about how to play a basketball game for my friends.

Anna H.B. said...

1. A blog is an online journal. More than one person can use a blog. A blog can be about any subject.
2.If I had a blog,it would be about fictional detective stories.

Jaxon.S said...

A blog is a web site that contains a personal journal.It is also a personal diary.A blog is what you want it to be.
If I had a blog, it would be about my LEGO and BIONICLE creations.It would also be about school and homework assignments.

Itzel C. said...

1.A blog is a website where you put information or ideas you want to share
2.If I had a blog it would be about animals and how they live.

Angel A. said...

1.A blog is like a journal full of ideas,information and questions,that lots of people look
at
2.IF I had a blog it would be about my life.

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Anonymous said...

Aero M.
A blog is a online website were you can ask questions or talk to people about interests or hobbies. If I had a blog it would be about coins because I collect coins

Zachary G. said...

A blog is a place where you can post things about yourself on the internet, and show to others that visit the blog.
If I had a blog I would write about school.I would write about school to tell the parents what happened in the day.

Alyssa V. said...

1. A blog is an online journal, where you can share your thoughts with others.
2. If I would start a blog it will
be about my school and fun things to do.

Pawel S said...

Pawel S
A blog is a website on the internet
where people write what they think.
A example of a blog could be (GOOGLE)

If I could make a blog it would have stuff about sports.(because
I like playing soccer,table tennis,
tennis and bowling)

Henry G. said...

I think a blog should be known as a journal or diary
except on the internet. It could be used for telling people things or a huge public blog for posting interesting things.

If I were to have a blog I would put things about animals and the more endangered ones.

Chaya G. said...

1. A blog is a personal journal or diary on a website. It can be whatever you want it to be. It could be your own thoughts and it can be any shape or size.

2. If I had a blog it would be about my fish.

MarcB said...

MarcB

A blog is a diary. The only difference is that it is on the internet.

If I had a blog I would write about the trips I go on.

Tomas B said...

Tomas B

A blog is a website where you share your secret thoughts and comments to the world.

My blog would be about the happy days I spend with my family, friends and animals.

Brianna R. said...

Brianna R. Said:

1. I think a blog is someones personal website where the person writes about their life, thoughts and interests.

2. If I was to start a blog it would be about my life, my family, and my future. I would share my interest for singing and dancing.

Rie SV. said...

1. A blog is something that you can post your thoughts about what happened to you in your life time or news.

2.If I had a blog it would be a web show.

MeghanJ said...

A blog is your personal writings. Where you can tell people what's new. You can write comments. A blog is a post and a website.

If I were to start a blog. I would make this for everyone. It will not have bad messages. It for kids ages 18 and older, respect each other. You can design your profile write but be safe. If I were to see bad things, I would cancel the whole blog.

KrystalH said...

A blog is a website that people can post stuff and write comments and a blog is a persanol diary or a daily.

I would write about africian dance because i like it and that is what i learn in the class. On my blog I would post different dance steps. I would teach it to other people. I can design my words and make all my words into different fonts

Thais C. said...

Thais.C
1.A blog is an online journal to express your feelings,ideas,or thoughts.
2.If I were to start a blog, what would it be about?It would be about how I feel with my school,teachers, and scores.

Adrianna T said...

Adrianna T

1.A blog updates important information.It is like a diary you can just jot down whatever you want.

2.If I were to start a blog it would be about my everyday life, because if people knew what life is like for somebody else they would probably like it.

Rebecca S. said...

Rebecca S.
1.A blog is a website that you can put on the computer
It can tell you information or just comments about something cool or fun.

2.If I could start a blog it would be about what I learned in school and fun stuff I did with my family.

Beatrix A. said...

A blog is a website where people post a story and people comment on the story. If I could start a blog I would post U.S.A. history and people comment on weather it was fair.

Charlie H. said...

A blog is a website where a person posts news and other things that are important to the. Other people can then read it and then comment it or not.If I had a blog, I'd write about my hamster. She's pretty exciting, so I have a lot to write about.

skyy said...

1.A blog is personal journal with comments.
2.There are lots of them millions all shapes and sizes.

If i skyy make a blog it would be about skateboarding tricks and math.

Terrence W. said...

Terrence W.-A website that contains an online personal journal with reflections, and comments.

Terrence W. said...

If i had my own blog, I would put up baseball and football updates so that if a person wanted to find out what baseball or what football game they missed or what action/plays they missed, they can just go to my blog.

Eddie N. said...

A blog is a personal information site where visitors can check information, news about the person's life. It is a webpage where people can keep and organize information.

My blog would be about sealife. How pollution can harm coral reefs and living sea creatures. I would also report on fishing industries.

Jacob Cedar said...

I think you all did a great job on the blogs they were all about very interesting things i would love to see each one.

John D said...

I think a blog is just like a diary online.


My blog would be about family and the love they share.

Dorian A. said...

I think a blog is like a personal diary that you can show everyone. You can write anything you want and things that you find interesting.
If I were to start a blog it would be about fashion because I think it's cool. Also I would blog about my beagle puppy Tobey and his silly antics.

Jessica Ramirez said...

A blog is a website were people write personal journal with reflection, comments with hyperlink sometimes provided by the writer.

Mckenzie D said...

a blog is a online journal to write interesting facts about what you did for the day.If I had a blog I would make a blog with cool facts that I learned at school.

Brandon C said...

Brandon C 1 A blog is something that has information on a topic depending on the tittle. 2 If i had a blog it would be based on video game cheat codes

Joshua, W 4-411 said...

A Blog, is an internet home web page about your daily life

I would post all kinds of stuff like how life in Fishkill, N.Y. is different from daily life in New York City. I would mostly talk about the kids in my class and what we do everyday in school.

Sophie K said...

Sophie K

A blog is a place where you write down different feelings and comments you would like to share with other people around the world.

If I had a blog I would write about my life at home. I would write about funny experiences I have had with my sister.

Kate R. said...

I think a blog is your on personal stuff and people can comment about it and what's going on in the school.
I would write about my dog.

Kate R. said...

A blog is like your on personal diary and you can post your comments and it tell you about the school year.
I would write about my dog.

Omar S. said...

A blog is like a personal diary that you post online and update daily. If I created my own blog I would write about Great white sharks because I think that they are cool and would like to know what other people think about them.

Mckenzie R said...

A blog is a personal journal written on the internet. In a blog you can write just about anything you want (sports, pictures, recipes, and much more). People might write to you once they've read it.

If I had to write a blog I'd write about ice-skating because it is fun and I would want to share my funny moments with with everyone.

Reanna D. said...

I think a blog is when you tell about whats going on in your life and you share your ideas. It can also be place where people come together and talk about stuff and read each others comments .If I had a blog I would write about whats happening in my life and what i want to do when I grow up.I would like to see my friends and people my age write as their comments.

EliasR. said...

Blogs are basically a persons online diary. They can write their feelings or share with their online visitors.If I could start my own blog,which I did, and another with my friend,it would be about my art.

Dwane L said...

A blog is a diary. My blog would about video games.

Maya L said...

Maya.L
A blog is a diary that you can update,post online and other people can comment on. If I were to post a blog I would post recipes from different countries.P.S. There are blogs about anything!

Gabriela C said...

I think that a blog is a personal online diary that people can read and comment on. If I was to start a online blog it would be about, my favorite animals. I would write about what I like about them and which ones are my favorites.

Jahlia H. said...

1. A blog is a site were you can write stuff just like a diary.

2. If I were to start a blog it would be about me and my life.

Nhya T. said...

Nhya T.

A blog is a diary that people post
online,to let people know what your thinking or talk about topics.

If I had a blog I would talk about
fashion. What to wear, what not to wear. What's in. If the reader have any questions, they can ask me.

Anonymous said...

Kyamonie H.
A blog is like your own journal where you could share your thoughts. I would like to create a blog about my life and what i like to do.

GusM said...

Gus M.

1.A blog is a place where you can type mostly like...
anything!

2.If I were to start a blog, it would be about stories
where a ton of people get knocked out.

P.S. I don't usually do my homework at 11pm at night but today I flew home with my family from California and it's just 8pm in Los Angeles!

Janiva K. said...

1.I think a blog is a personal story about someones life.

2.If I had a blog it would be a animal blog.

Janice K said...

I think a blog is sominthing were you can post comments.And if I had blog it would be about different kinds of animals. Janice K

Jason V said...

A blog is a website, a personal
jurnal.Something you can write like
a test or a thoght like writing
your life into a electrical device.

If I had a blog I would write about my life and neighborhoods.
to learn about whats going on with other people.

Brandon C said...

hi mr casal um ya just hi

Shamiayah D. said...

A blog is like a diary with things u say. Some things u might say are your feelings, whats on your mind and other kinds of stuff. If I had my own blog I would talk about my school, my days, feelings and things I like.

RubyG said...

A blog is like a diary on the internet. You can post anything you want.You can have as many links as you want. A link takes you to other sites and information.

If I created a blog it would be about my kitty cat, Myla. She is called a tuxedo cat. People would like to know about Myla because she is cute.

Brianna P said...

1-) A blog is a short way for saying weblog. A blog is like a personal diary, but is on the internet. There, you can wirte your thoughts and feeling in the diary.
2-) If I had a blog it would be about different types of puppies because they are so soft, cute, and I would like to share the information about them.

Jack H said...

A blog is like a journal.If I to make a blog It would be about sports.

Jasmine Peralta said...

Jasmine Peralta P.S. 10 3-410 A blog is an website that people post so other people can see and have interest in it.


If I was to start a blog it would be about the things that goes on in my life like school and friends.

The Happy Hipster said...

1) A blog is some thing personal. It is not some thing you can trust. You can do what ever you want with it. It is your own journal that people can read.

2)If I made a blog it would be about kitens what kinds of kitens what kitens love and what kitens loath.

James. C. said...

Hi Mr. Casal,
it's James Crouch I have missed 2 of your lessons I would not like to be behind in the lessons so can you help me catch up with your lessons next week. I missed one lesSon when I was rehearsing the sing at teachers collage the second one was that I felt ill.