The document provides instructions for students to create an About page on their blog. It explains that pages are for static content unlike posts which are frequently updated. An About page introduces the blogger to readers and helps readers decide if they want to subscribe. The instructions guide students to edit the default About page by adding their own text, images, and information about themselves and their blog. Students are then asked to write their own About page or create another page and share the link for others to view.

1. Working with Pages in your Student Blog!Literacy – 6th grade

2. In this activity you will:Be introduced to the differences between posts and pages.

3. Learn how to write an About Page.

4. Write your About Page or create a Page on your blog

5. Visit the Discussion Question for activity three to share what you believe makes a good About page.Step 1: Introduction to PagesBlogs are composed of two main areas where you publish your content: Posts and Pages.

6. New bloggers frequently struggle with the difference between the two, and hopefully the following will help clear it up.

7. Pages on blogs are normally used for information that you want to share with your readers but don’t expect to update frequently. Not all blogging software includes the ability to add pages.Step 2: How to write an About PageAn About page is where readers find out more about you and your blog. Readers often use it to decide whether to bother subscribing to a blog.

8. When you set up a new Edublogs blog it automatically comes set up with an ‘About page’. Readers access this page by clicking on About in the page links at the top of your theme or in the link in your sidebar.

9. The idea is you change the default text on this About page by inserting your own information.What to Write on Your About PageYour about page is all about letting people know who are you, what’s your interests and what you write about.

10. Start with telling people more about yourself as people are more likely to engage with your blog if they can relate to you as an individual. Then tell them about your blog and the reasons why you blog.

11. Not too long and not too short – include photos that help readers relate to you as a person.