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- Worldwide Audience - anyone (that you allow) can see student's writing on a blog - grandparents, teachers, parents, friends, etc. In a typical classroom setting writing is only shared between the teacher and student. Students will want to do more if others see their work.
- Teachers Process Approach - students can continually revise and edit their writing
- Encourages a Sense of Community in the Classroom - students can read and respond to other's writing
- Focus on Content - Student's focus are on ideas and content rather than mechanics. Students can go back and edit ideas later, but creativity in their writing is encouraged.
