Overview

In this project students will learn what makes a good / high quality comment on a social media post or article, and how to share one.

Goals

1. Help students understand the power of their words and the importance of kindness

2. Encourage students to "get a conversation going" when they leave a comment for others on their class blog or other website

3. Provide opportunities for students to engage in safe digital social networking / online interaction with adult supervision / content moderation

Preparation

1. Setup Seesaw to use as a digital learning journal / digital portfolio and or a student blogging platform (like WriteAbout) as a class blog.

2. Help students share initial posts on the class blog, sharing them with the class or publicly.

Procedures

1. Review and discuss the Slideshow: "What is a GOOD COMMENT?"

Extensions

1. Watch the 2010 video by California 3rd graders, "How To Write Quality Comments."

2. Discuss how this video could be re-created for newer social media / digital interactive platforms.

3. Discuss how this video could be re-created for older audiences.

4. Re-create this video.