Questions

Here are the questions you need to answer for the second paragraph of each blog entry. The numbers of each question correspond to the numbers of each sub-section in the previous post. Remember that your responses will be graded on spelling, grammar, and punctuation

1. East Asia is made up of highlands and lowlands. Why do you think most people live in the lowland areas?
2. What is the Ring of Fire? How does the Ring of Fire help farming in much of Southeast Asia?
3. What are some generalizations you can make about the influence of oceans and seas on an area?
4. In what way do East Asia’s major rivers positively and negatively affect the region?
5. How can rivers affect the land around them?
6. Explain how natural resources can help with energy needs.
7. What minerals are in this area and why is it important to have these resources?
8. What problems are created by uneven rainfall throughout the year? What are some solutions?
9. How do monsoons affect East Asia and why do people still live in these areas, given the harsh climates.
10. Compare the wet continental climate to the one you live in.
11. How and why do areas near the equator stay cool? What factors affect the temperature?

List of Sub-Sections from Chapter 23 (689-699)

The first part of your response will be a paragraphy summary of the different sections in your textbook. Your paragraphs need to cover the main points and be a minimum of 3-5 sentences each. Remember that your summary will be graded on punctuation, grammar, and spelling.

1. Landforms of East Asia
2. Landforms of Southeast Asia
3. Seas & Rivers
4. Rivers of East Asia
5. Rivers of Southeast Asia
6. Energy Resources
7. Minerals & Other Resources
8. Effects on Climate
9. Dry Continental Climates
10. Wet Continental Climates
11. Tropical Climates & Highland Climates

Extra Credit

You can create your own blog for extra credit. You may use any of the sections that you didn't post responses to. Each blog entry must have the following:

1. Summary paragraph.
2. Discussion question answer.
3. A picture that relates to the topic.

Make sure to give your blog a title. Add extra gadget pictures for extra credit if you'd like additional extra credit.

Expectations

1. You will need to have five, six, or seven responses to my blog entries.
2. The best grade you can get for five entries is a C+.
3. The maximum grade you can receive if you do six entries is a B+.
4. The maximum grade you can receive if you do seven entries is an A+.
5. Each blog entry must have one paragraph summarizing the main ideas from one of the sub-sections found in chapter 24 (pgs 689-699.) You will find a list of sub-sections in a later post.
6. Each blog entry must have a one paragraph answer to a question for each of the subsections found in chapter 24 (pgs 689-699.) You will find a list of questions in a later post.

Signing Up WITH a Google Account

1. This will only apply to you if you already have a gmail account.
2. Go to http://www.blogger.com/start.
3. Enter in your gmail information.
4. Follow the directions in the previous post to follow the correct blog.

Signing Up Without a Google Account

1. Go to https://www.blogger.com/start.
2. Click on "Create a Blog"
3. Fill out all necessary information and click "Continue."
4. Click on "Skip this and create a blog later"
5. Scroll down and click on the "add" button.
6. Copy/Paste the URL address of the blog assigned for your class.
7. Click "next."
8. Choose "Follow Publicly as..."
9. Repeat the process to follow "fesography.blogspot.com." This is where you will get most of your information about the assignment.

Blog Assignments

Here is the list of blogs that each period will be assigned to:

Fesler
Period 1: http://fesography1.blogspot.com/
Period 2: http://fesography2.blogspot.com/
Period 3: http://fesography4.blogspot.com/
Period 4: http://fesography5.blogspot.com/
Period 5: http://fesography6.blogspot.com/

Pray
Period 1: http://prayography1.blogspot.com
Period 2: http://prayography2.blogspot.com
Period 4: http://prayography3.blogspot.com