Welcome!

 

"It was a hot humid morning when I first arrived at GLPS..."

Dear GLPS 18 Writing Students,

Welcome to KMLA~! It's going to be a busy first week getting to know all of you, and from what I can see we have a uniquely talented group of students at this camp.

If you are reading this now, you've probably created your blog, which means you are equipped with a very important tool for this GLPS Writing Program.   As a teacher, I believe that in order for writing to truly matter, it has to be read  -  and not just by one teacher, but by parents, friends, and other students.  In order to improve your writing, you have to read what other writers have to say, and a blog is the perfect way to share your unique writing style and your creative ideas.

Some things to keep in mind when using your blog:

• Your mom is going to see it.  And maybe even some other moms.  Moms all over the world might see it.  So, keep it polite, and take pride in your work.
• You don't have to wait for your teacher to tell you what to write.  You can write anything you want when you have the opportunity.  You can write about GLPS and the new friends you've made, and you can also write about your favorite music, movie, or book.  The possibilities are endless, and we hope to see you writing for your own enjoyment.
• Try to make your blog look nice! Think of it as a store you are opening.  You want customers to come in and enjoy the experience.  You want your displays to look perfect.  Try to make it interesting with videos, pictures, and a nice font that is easy to read.  Too many pictures and videos, however, will be distracting and make your blog hard to read.
• GLPS will award the "best bloggers" with awards at the end of camp.  If you enjoy writing and want to pursue this, you should work hard and have fun with your blog.

An additional purpose of your blog is to create a unique and creative network among your new GLPS classmates.  Although it is just the first week of camp, and you are still getting to know your new friends, you can be sure that on January 20th, when it's time to say goodbye, that you'll want to keep in touch.  A blog is a grand opportunity to do so, and I hope you continue blogging after the camp.

So for now, keep writing about your daily observations and learning experiences at GLPS.  Have fun, and upload pictures.  Jiyun and I'll be checking in!

For now, please leave a comment under this post once you've finished making your blog. I will add your name and a link to your blog on the right hand side of my blog.  This is where you'll be able to visit other student's blogs and leave comments.

Please make sure your comment looks like this:

Name: Minjee Lee
Class: 19
Blog URL: iloveglps.blogspot.com