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You see them everywhere, you may just not know that they have a name. The term ‘listicle’ is a recent entry in the dictionary, and it means that your article or blog post takes the form of a list.
Listicle – Wikipedia
In journalism and blogging, a listicle is a short-form of writing that uses a list as its thematic structure, but is fleshed out with sufficient copy to be published as an article. A typical listicle will prominently feature a cardinal number in its title, with subsequent subheadings within the text itself reflecting this schema.
As an example, one that took me quite a while to put together is, 50 Ideas For Student Writing and Blogging Online.
Prompt: Write a listicle.
Some helpful notes:
- Write about any topic at all that interests you
- A list can be as short as 3 entries
- Be helpful, make the list a resource your readers may want to bookmark and come back to
- If you aren’t up for a list, write about lists, list keeping tools, or tools to embed lists
- Marketing tests prove that putting a number in your title will often increase shares and clicks
Don’t forget to try and include your twitter name in the comments below when you share a link to your post. This helps us give you credit when we tweet your post out!
Happy blogging!
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Another Listicle… this time, my daughter’s!
https://sheila-vick.com/2017/02/27/8-of-elsies-favourite-calm-down-strategies/
connect with me on Twitter at @Sheila_vick
Hi all – I was drawing a blank on a serious teacher listicle topic so I went with casual geek instead. Check out my ranking for the Star Wars movies!
http://walp.edublogs.org/2017/02/27/the-listicle-edublogs-club-wk-7/
I Twitter @davidwalp
Happy Monday All!
This week’s blog post represented a brand new concept for me–the list. I was surprised to find myself resonating with, and writing furiously to, this simple prompt.
http://www.catherinefinger.com/blog/5-ways-to-keep-you-writing-on-2/
Write on!
Catherine
I was in Cuba for the past week and didn’t get a chance to finish this prompt before that. If you use iPads in your school or classroom, take a look at my blog post on solutions and problems to using iPads in the classroom.
http://www.dpresident.net/journeywithtechnology/9-common-problems-and-solutions-when-using-ipads/
Here is my post – 3 Easy Ways to Make Global Connections with Students @MrsSchmidtB4 http://mrstinaschmidt.edublogs.org/2017/02/21/3-easy-ways-to-make-global-connections-with-students/
Thank you, so much, for your kind words! I was a bit nervous about my first blog venture so you were very encouraging. You may certainly share the blog post. I am flattered that you asked!
Have a GREAT day!
Rachelle
Sorry, I meant to post the comment to my thread! lol
Here is my listicle on innovative education and classroom management. What are your thoughts?
https://sheila-vick.com/2017/02/21/4-ways-in-which-innovative-education-simplifies-classroom-management/
Connect with me on Twitter: @Sheila_vick
Here are my 10 steps to begin to use Ed-Tech in your classroom (that if you are new to Ed-Tech). https://carmsci.wordpress.com/2017/02/19/new-to-edtech-ten-steps-to-do/
Here is my listicle about smart phones and identity
http://readwriterespond.com/?p=3134
Aaron Davis
@mrkrndvs
Thought-provoking. I pinned it with a note that it might work as a possible text to include as a connected text to Orwell’s 1984.
Julie
I was so excited to find this #EdublogsClub in my feed! I am completely new to blogging and this group is really going to help me get my feet wet. Thank you.
Rachelle Turner
@TchngThem2gethr
http://teachingthemtogether.edublogs.org/2017/02/18/the-listicle-edublogsclub-prompt-7-ten-classroom-procedures-that-keep-us-happyin/
Oh Rachelle, these are absolutely marvelous procedures and you’ve written them so well that anyone will be able to follow them! Thank you for sharing, and I plan to share your blog post with others (that is, if you don’t mind?).
BrP
Thank you, so much, for your kind words! I was a bit nervous about my first blog venture so you were very encouraging. You may certainly share the blog post. I am flattered that you asked!
Have a GREAT day!
Rachelle
I love the Open sign idea! 🙂 I’m definitely going to keep my eyes open for one!
Julie
The open sign is really fun. Amazon usually has new ones for a little less than $20.
But you could also just make your own by drawing on 2 sides of a piece of poster board, etc. then just flip the sign!
Mine became a bit of a losticle. It was fun to write. http://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/nd151/2017/02/15/listicle/
This prompt forced me to finish a list/graphic I’ve been working on for six months! Thank you! Here’s my listicle–20 Things for Students to Do with Informational Text. https://julieconlon.com/2017/02/18/20-things-for-students-to-do-with-informational-text/
Julie
@juliemconlon
Very cool infographic, Julie. I saved it to my Pinterest board of “Awesome Education Infographics”!
BrP
Thank you! It’s my first attempt at an infographic…and I honestly started it last fall! Without this prompt, I may never have finished it. 🙂 Looking forward to the next prompt.
Julie
I also love the infographic! Very professional! I can see it as a printed poster in a teacher store. 🙂
Top 10 Things I Already Knew (But Didn’t Really Know) About Teaching
http://tickledforteaching.edublogs.org/2017/02/18/edublogsclub-prompt-7-the-listicle/
Twitter: @m_spickler
Such wisdom in such an easy to read list. I am inspired to un-retire!
BrP
Sort of a list about lists
http://bpd3super.edublogs.org/2017/02/18/top-10-ways-to-find-worklife-balance/
Love the 10-1 countdown and the graphic image is very cool!
BrP
Thanks to an earlier #EduBlogsClub post, I discovered Google Keep and am loving it…felt good to check that one off the list of your top 10!
Julie
7 Reasons Why I Love Working In A Public School.
https://emilymaxwellmclemore.com/2017/02/18/my-listicle-or-7-reasons-why-i-love-working-in-a-public-school/
An inspiring post! You make me proud to be a teacher.
BrP
I had written this as an article earlier and found that it would make a perfect listicle with slight modifications. So, here goes http://knitalrow.edublogs.org/2017/02/18/we-are-like-that-only-10-common-mistakes-we-indians-make-when-we-speak-english/
@knitarow
What a charming post, Nita. I love “do the needful,” but, please, what does “prepone” mean? I really want to start using it!!
BrP
Six sensational new releases https://readersbeadvised.wordpress.com/2017/02/18/six-sensational-new-releases/
I’m glad to know I’ve been on this bandwagon for a while because my “six sensational” lists have how I’ve shared multiple books in one post on my blog. And find me on Twitter @ReadersBAdvised
Here is my Listicle: http://gallaghertech.edublogs.org/2017/02/16/12-podcasts-to-check-out-the-listicle-edublogsclub/
@Gallagher_Tech
Great list Dan. I actually do some part-time work for Cult of Pedagogy!
BrP
Here is mine: http://lehmanhistory.blogspot.com
My Top 5 Takeaways from TCEA last week! http://ahslibraryreads.edublogs.org/2017/02/16/listicle/
@LibrarianAlicia
Looks like your link may have changed, so I’ll paste it here: http://ahslibraryreads.edublogs.org/2017/02/16/edublogs-club-week-7-top-5-things-i-learned-at-tcea/
Love hearing about TCEA!
I have a love / hate relationship with grading so I wrote a listicle on 8+ ways to grade smarter (not harder): http://pblife.edublogs.org/2017/02/16/edublogsclub-7-8-ways-to-grade-smarter-not-harder/
So impressed with your procedures! I like that idea about cascading grades and the ways you let the technology do the math work. And I’m sure many teachers will love the idea of only grading 1 day per week! BTW, I chuckled about the stamps–when I taught HS science, I was amazed at the big burly guys who would whine until they got a sticker! Kids!
BrP
Listicle, eh? Mine isn’t numbered, but with all the bulleted lists I incorporated, it definitely is one! And on a HOT topic that is close to my heart: School Librarians.
http://lookingbackward.edublogs.org/2017/02/15/looking-back-reasons-every-school-needs-a-librarian/
BrP
Twitter @barupatx
A fantastic post! And even though I know the value and importance of school librarians, the numbers still amaze me. Philadelphia…8??!! That is criminal!! Thank you for putting all the data in one place. I certainly plan to share your post.
This was an easy one! Ten resources I am currently using in my classroom.
http://techytiger.edublogs.org/2017/02/16/prompt-7-the-listicle/
I enjoyed this challenge! Here’s my post http://dunlapgradeschool.edublogs.org/2017/02/15/50-things-principals-can-do-to-build-relationships-with-kids/
Hi there,
I had fun with this one. I wrote about the Tudors, one of my favorite families to read about in history.
http://mrsrovira.edublogs.org/2017/02/15/six-reasons-why-the-tudors-are-awesome-to-study-and-why-you-should-study-them-that-is-a-listicle/