After Stalking Everyone in both of Professor Guarino's Inquiry Classes, I have decided that the best of the best blogs belong to Stephanie (http://stepphhr7.blogspot.com/) and Samantha (http://samanthamonaco.blogspot.com/)!
Steph's blog was one of the first ones I had ever read where I was honestly impressed by the posts. She speaks very eloquently with advanced vocabulary which really shows how intelligent she is. Her B post for this week entitled "Role Models" was especially remarkable. Just by glancing at it you can tell how much work was put into it. The length far exceeds the requirement, and the paragraphs are very well broken up to avoid monotony. She extremely easily incorporates many different topics into one flowing post. She makes her posts very relatable by finding ways to blend higher level ideas such as mastery and the individual's struggle (in this case) with concepts that the average person can relate to. For example, in the last paragraph of her previously mentioned post she says, "Sonia Sotomayor can be seen as a hero to most with her passion and perseverance through her life. She can teach freshmen such as ourselves to always seek improvement on our weaknesses and to never give up." She ties together all of her ideas in a very conclusive way that gives great closure to her posts. 
Sam's blog was one that I viewed for the first time today. The thing I love the most about her blog is how it is set up. I give her immense praise for her technological ability because I would have no clue how to make my blog as intricate as hers. The sidebar set up is a really unique idea that I have yet to see on another blog. Her posts are not only aesthetically pleasing, they are genuinely enjoyable to read. Her blog does not simply consist of a list of boring facts; she makes her posts into stories that keep the reader interested. Her posts also always exceed the requirements provided to her. Sam's 7A blog entitled "The Expectations Kids Face Today" is one of my favorites of hers. Immediately you are drawn into her writing by the first line: "'I can't fail. Failing is for losers. I'm successful. Failure is not an option. Success is the only option.' Sound familiar? Have you ever thought one of these thoughts or even all of them? Don't lie. Everyone has. And that's fine. You live and you learn." She engages the reader right from the start and makes you want to read what she has to say. She goes on to explain that first line, give examples of why it is true, and even give good advice on the topic.
In order for a piece of work to be deemed worthy of an "A" it must go above and beyond what is expected. In my opinion, both of these girls deserve "A"s. Their blogs stand as great examples for other students, and it is evident how much diligent work they both have put into their blogging every week.
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