Thursday, April 29, 2010

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Become proficient with the functions of a Word Processor

Technology Standards:
1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text.
3.a.1. Use word processor/graphic organizer for learning tasks
3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars)
3.a.3. Format page layout
4.b.2. Produce and edit products, with assistance, to communicate information


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:
Warmup -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Classwork -
1. Finish lesson 23.

2. Start lesson 24 & 25

3. Turn in work on Monday.


Closure
Review today’s work
1. What was easy?
2. What was difficult?
3. How will you use today's lesson in the future?

Homework
1. Eat some fruits and vegetables.
2. Finish Journal 45
3. Update Blog



Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Writing the Mini – Essay

A mini – essay is a simple body paragraph of 8 or 11 sentences composed and arranged in the following order:
Sentence 1 – Thesis (Topic) Sentence
Sentence 2 – Concrete detail "CD"(example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 3 – Commentary "CM" (explains why/how the detail proves or clarifies the thesis
Sentence 4 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes Concrete Detail "CD")
Sentence 5 – Concrete detail (gives a second example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 6 – Commentary (explains why/how #5 relates to #1)
Sentence 7 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes CD)
Sentence 8 – Closing Commentary (summarizes paragraph, restates topic or thesis sentence, and does not introduce new information.)

An 11 – sentence mini essay adds a third concrete detail/commentary/commentary chunk to support the thesis/topic sentence.


Technology Standards
1.0 Basic Operations and Concepts
2.0 Social, Ethical and Human issues
3.0 Technology Productivity tools
4.0 Technology Communication tools
5.0 Technology Research tools
6.0
Technology Problem solving and decision making tools


Journal #45
Write a short story about Mr.Medinilla's weekend. Where is he? what did he do?
(copy question. respond with complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)









Classwork

Internet Pub

1.Journals/update Blog
Add a picture to blog
img src="http..."

2. Finish web 10 - 11
3. Finish color basic lesson.
4. work on wiki

Check out your classmates wikis
Yankees
iDk
adams
Fantastic 4
Jaguars
aceni

Thurs. 4/29

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Become proficient with the functions of a Word Processor

Technology Standards:
1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text.
3.a.1. Use word processor/graphic organizer for learning tasks
3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars)
3.a.3. Format page layout
4.b.2. Produce and edit products, with assistance, to communicate information


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:
Warmup -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Classwork -
1. Finish lesson 23.

2. Start lesson 24 & 25

3. Turn in work.


Closure
Review today’s work
1. What was easy?
2. What was difficult?
3. How will you use today's lesson in the future?

Homework
1. Eat some fruits and vegetables.
2. Finish Journal 44
3. Update Blog



Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Writing the Mini – Essay

A mini – essay is a simple body paragraph of 8 or 11 sentences composed and arranged in the following order:
Sentence 1 – Thesis (Topic) Sentence
Sentence 2 – Concrete detail "CD"(example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 3 – Commentary "CM" (explains why/how the detail proves or clarifies the thesis
Sentence 4 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes Concrete Detail "CD")
Sentence 5 – Concrete detail (gives a second example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 6 – Commentary (explains why/how #5 relates to #1)
Sentence 7 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes CD)
Sentence 8 – Closing Commentary (summarizes paragraph, restates topic or thesis sentence, and does not introduce new information.)

An 11 – sentence mini essay adds a third concrete detail/commentary/commentary chunk to support the thesis/topic sentence.


Technology Standards
1.0 Basic Operations and Concepts
2.0 Social, Ethical and Human issues
3.0 Technology Productivity tools
4.0 Technology Communication tools
5.0 Technology Research tools
6.0
Technology Problem solving and decision making tools


Journal #44
What is your favorite sport? Do you like playing it? Or do you prefer watching it?
What sport would you like to learn more about?
(copy question. respond with complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)












Classwork

Internet Pub

1.Journals/update Blog
Add a picture to blog
img src="http..."

2. Finish web 10 - 11
3. Finish color basic lesson.
4. work on wiki

Check out your classmates wikis
Yankees
iDk
adams
Fantastic 4
Jaguars
aceni

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Wed. 4/28

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Become proficient with the functions of a Word Processor

Technology Standards:
1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text.
3.a.1. Use word processor/graphic organizer for learning tasks
3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars)
3.a.3. Format page layout
4.b.2. Produce and edit products, with assistance, to communicate information


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:
Warmup -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Classwork -
1. Finish lesson 22.

2. Start lesson 23 & 24

3. Turn in work.


Closure
Review today’s work
1. What was easy?
2. What was difficult?
3. How will you use today's lesson in the future?

Homework
1. Go to bed early.
2. Finish Journal 43
3. Update Blog



Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Writing the Mini – Essay

A mini – essay is a simple body paragraph of 8 or 11 sentences composed and arranged in the following order:
Sentence 1 – Thesis (Topic) Sentence
Sentence 2 – Concrete detail "CD"(example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 3 – Commentary "CM" (explains why/how the detail proves or clarifies the thesis
Sentence 4 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes Concrete Detail "CD")
Sentence 5 – Concrete detail (gives a second example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 6 – Commentary (explains why/how #5 relates to #1)
Sentence 7 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes CD)
Sentence 8 – Closing Commentary (summarizes paragraph, restates topic or thesis sentence, and does not introduce new information.)

An 11 – sentence mini essay adds a third concrete detail/commentary/commentary chunk to support the thesis/topic sentence.


Technology Standards
1.0 Basic Operations and Concepts
2.0 Social, Ethical and Human issues
3.0 Technology Productivity tools
4.0 Technology Communication tools
5.0 Technology Research tools
6.0
Technology Problem solving and decision making tools


Journal #43
Do you care what other people think? If yes, why??
(copy question. respond with complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)







Classwork

Internet Pub

1.Journals/update Blog
Add a picture to blog
img src="http..."

2. Finish web 10 - 11
3. Finish color basic lesson.
4. work on wiki

Check out your classmates wikis
Yankees
iDk
adams
Fantastic 4
Jaguars
aceni

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Tuesday 4/27

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Become proficient with the functions of a Word Processor

Technology Standards:
1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text.
3.a.1. Use word processor/graphic organizer for learning tasks
3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars)
3.a.3. Format page layout
4.b.2. Produce and edit products, with assistance, to communicate information


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:
Warmup -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Classwork -
1. Finish lesson 21.

2. Start lesson 22 & 23

3. Turn in work.


Closure
Review today’s work
1. What was easy?
2. What was difficult?
3. How will you use today's lesson in the future?

Homework
1. Shake someones hand.
2. Finish Journal 42
3. Update Blog
4. Cheer for the LAKERS!



Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Writing the Mini – Essay

A mini – essay is a simple body paragraph of 8 or 11 sentences composed and arranged in the following order:
Sentence 1 – Thesis (Topic) Sentence
Sentence 2 – Concrete detail "CD"(example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 3 – Commentary "CM" (explains why/how the detail proves or clarifies the thesis
Sentence 4 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes Concrete Detail "CD")
Sentence 5 – Concrete detail (gives a second example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 6 – Commentary (explains why/how #5 relates to #1)
Sentence 7 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes CD)
Sentence 8 – Closing Commentary (summarizes paragraph, restates topic or thesis sentence, and does not introduce new information.)

An 11 – sentence mini essay adds a third concrete detail/commentary/commentary chunk to support the thesis/topic sentence.


Technology Standards
1.0 Basic Operations and Concepts
2.0 Social, Ethical and Human issues
3.0 Technology Productivity tools
4.0 Technology Communication tools
5.0 Technology Research tools
6.0
Technology Problem solving and decision making tools


Journal #42
If you could be anywhere in the world right now where would it be?
(copy question. respond with complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)







Classwork

Internet Pub

1.Journals/update Blog
Add a picture to blog
img src="http..."

2. Finish web08 - 09
3. Finish color basic lesson.
4. work on wiki

Check out you classmates wikis
Yankees
iDk
adams
Fantastic 4
Jaguars
aceni

Monday, April 26, 2010

Monday 4/26

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Become proficient with the functions of a Word Processor

Technology Standards:
1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text.
3.a.1. Use word processor/graphic organizer for learning tasks
3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars)
3.a.3. Format page layout
4.b.2. Produce and edit products, with assistance, to communicate information


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:
Warmup -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Classwork -
1. Finish lesson 21.

2. Start lesson 22 & 23

3. Turn in work.


Closure
Review today’s work
1. What was easy?
2. What was difficult?
3. How will you use today's lesson in the future?

Homework
1. Sat something nice to someone.
2. Finish Journal 41
3. Update Blog



Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Writing the Mini – Essay

A mini – essay is a simple body paragraph of 8 or 11 sentences composed and arranged in the following order:
Sentence 1 – Thesis (Topic) Sentence
Sentence 2 – Concrete detail "CD"(example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 3 – Commentary "CM" (explains why/how the detail proves or clarifies the thesis
Sentence 4 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes Concrete Detail "CD")
Sentence 5 – Concrete detail (gives a second example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 6 – Commentary (explains why/how #5 relates to #1)
Sentence 7 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes CD)
Sentence 8 – Closing Commentary (summarizes paragraph, restates topic or thesis sentence, and does not introduce new information.)

An 11 – sentence mini essay adds a third concrete detail/commentary/commentary chunk to support the thesis/topic sentence.


Technology Standards
1.0 Basic Operations and Concepts
2.0 Social, Ethical and Human issues
3.0 Technology Productivity tools
4.0 Technology Communication tools
5.0 Technology Research tools
6.0
Technology Problem solving and decision making tools


Journal #41
It is sad that coming back to our classroom i find it in the condition l did. Gum wrappers and trash on the floor and desks. Chairs and keyboards scattered about :(
Read the following story summarize it and write your opinion on your blog. Your entry should be at least two paragraphs.
(copy question. respond with complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)






Classwork

Internet Pub

1.Journals/update Blog
Add a picture to blog
img src="http..."

2. Finish web08 - 09
3. Finish color basic lesson.
4. Start -web10

Check out you classmates wikis
Yankees
iDk
adams
Fantastic 4
Jaguars
aceni

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Thurs. 4/22

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Become proficient with the functions of a Word Processor

Technology Standards:
1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text.
3.a.1. Use word processor/graphic organizer for learning tasks
3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars)
3.a.3. Format page layout
4.b.2. Produce and edit products, with assistance, to communicate information


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:
Warmup -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Classwork -
1. Finish lesson 19.

2. Start lesson 20 & 21

3. Turn in work.


Closure
Review today’s work
1. What was easy?
2. What was difficult?
3. How will you use today's lesson in the future?

Homework
1. Say please and thank you to your friends.
2. Finish Journals 39
3. Update Blog



Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Writing the Mini – Essay

A mini – essay is a simple body paragraph of 8 or 11 sentences composed and arranged in the following order:
Sentence 1 – Thesis (Topic) Sentence
Sentence 2 – Concrete detail "CD"(example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 3 – Commentary "CM" (explains why/how the detail proves or clarifies the thesis
Sentence 4 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes Concrete Detail "CD")
Sentence 5 – Concrete detail (gives a second example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 6 – Commentary (explains why/how #5 relates to #1)
Sentence 7 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes CD)
Sentence 8 – Closing Commentary (summarizes paragraph, restates topic or thesis sentence, and does not introduce new information.)

An 11 – sentence mini essay adds a third concrete detail/commentary/commentary chunk to support the thesis/topic sentence.


Technology Standards
1.0 Basic Operations and Concepts
2.0 Social, Ethical and Human issues
3.0 Technology Productivity tools
4.0 Technology Communication tools
5.0 Technology Research tools
6.0
Technology Problem solving and decision making tools


Journal #40
If you could travel in time would you? Where and when would you go? Why?
(copy question. respond with complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)






Classwork

Internet Pub

1.Journals/update Blog
Add a picture to blog
img src="http..."

2. Finish web08 - 09
3. Finish color basic lesson.
4. Start -web10

Check out you classmates wikis
Yankees
iDk
adams
Funktastik 4
Jaguars
aceni

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Wed 4/21

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Become proficient with the functions of a Word Processor

Technology Standards:
1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text.
3.a.1. Use word processor/graphic organizer for learning tasks
3.a.2. Use standard formatting toolbars)
3.a.3. Format page layout
4.b.2. Produce and edit products, with assistance, to communicate information


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:
Warmup -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Classwork -
1. Finish lesson 18.

2. Start lesson 19 & 20

3. Turn in work.


Closure
Review today’s work
1. What was easy?
2. What was difficult?
3. How will you use today's lesson in the future?

Homework
1. Say please and thank you to your friends.
2. Finish Journals 39
3. Update Blog



Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Writing the Mini – Essay

A mini – essay is a simple body paragraph of 8 or 11 sentences composed and arranged in the following order:
Sentence 1 – Thesis (Topic) Sentence
Sentence 2 – Concrete detail "CD"(example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 3 – Commentary "CM" (explains why/how the detail proves or clarifies the thesis
Sentence 4 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes Concrete Detail "CD")
Sentence 5 – Concrete detail (gives a second example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 6 – Commentary (explains why/how #5 relates to #1)
Sentence 7 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes CD)
Sentence 8 – Closing Commentary (summarizes paragraph, restates topic or thesis sentence, and does not introduce new information.)

An 11 – sentence mini essay adds a third concrete detail/commentary/commentary chunk to support the thesis/topic sentence.


Technology Standards
1.0 Basic Operations and Concepts
2.0 Social, Ethical and Human issues
3.0 Technology Productivity tools
4.0 Technology Communication tools
5.0 Technology Research tools
6.0
Technology Problem solving and decision making tools


Journal #39
If you could change one thing in your past what would it be? Why?
(copy question. respond with complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)






Classwork

Internet Pub

1.Journals/update Blog
Add a picture to blog
img src="http..."

2. Finish web08 - 09
3. Finish color basic lesson.
4. Grade wiki01 today.
4. Start -web10

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Tuesday 4/20

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Become proficient with the functions of a Word Processor

Technology Standards:
4.b.2. Produce and edit products, with assistance, to communicate information
1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text.
2.b.1. Practice safety when communicating via the Internet


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:
Warmup -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Classwork -
1. Finish lesson 17.

2. Open word 14-16

3. Start lesson 18


Closure
Review today’s work
1. What was easy?
2. What was difficult?
3. How will you use today's lesson in the future?

Homework
1. Stay on task.
2. Finish Journals 38
3. Update Blog



Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Writing the Mini – Essay

A mini – essay is a simple body paragraph of 8 or 11 sentences composed and arranged in the following order:
Sentence 1 – Thesis (Topic) Sentence
Sentence 2 – Concrete detail "CD"(example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 3 – Commentary "CM" (explains why/how the detail proves or clarifies the thesis
Sentence 4 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes Concrete Detail "CD")
Sentence 5 – Concrete detail (gives a second example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 6 – Commentary (explains why/how #5 relates to #1)
Sentence 7 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes CD)
Sentence 8 – Closing Commentary (summarizes paragraph, restates topic or thesis sentence, and does not introduce new information.)

An 11 – sentence mini essay adds a third concrete detail/commentary/commentary chunk to support the thesis/topic sentence.


Technology Standards
1.0 Basic Operations and Concepts
2.0 Social, Ethical and Human issues
3.0 Technology Productivity tools
4.0 Technology Communication tools
5.0 Technology Research tools
6.0
Technology Problem solving and decision making tools


Journal #38
Would you do better or worse if you had to pay for school? Would the school be better? How or why?
(copy question. respond with complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)






Classwork

Internet Pub

1.Journals/update Blog
Add a picture to blog
img src="http..."

2. Finish web08 - 09
3. Finish color basic lesson.
4. Finish wiki01 due Wednesday
4. Start -web10

Monday, April 19, 2010

Monday 4/19

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Become proficient with the functions of a Word Processor

Technology Standards:
4.b.2. Produce and edit products, with assistance, to communicate information
1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text.
2.b.1. Practice safety when communicating via the Internet


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:
Warmup -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Classwork -
1. Start lesson 17.

2. Finish word 14-16

3. I grade on Tuesday.




Closure
Review today’s work


Homework
1. Stay on task.
2. Finish Journals 37
3. Update Blog
4. Be ready to be graded on Tuesday!


Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Writing the Mini – Essay

A mini – essay is a simple body paragraph of 8 or 11 sentences composed and arranged in the following order:
Sentence 1 – Thesis (Topic) Sentence
Sentence 2 – Concrete detail "CD"(example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 3 – Commentary "CM" (explains why/how the detail proves or clarifies the thesis
Sentence 4 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes Concrete Detail "CD")
Sentence 5 – Concrete detail (gives a second example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 6 – Commentary (explains why/how #5 relates to #1)
Sentence 7 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes CD)
Sentence 8 – Closing Commentary (summarizes paragraph, restates topic or thesis sentence, and does not introduce new information.)

An 11 – sentence mini essay adds a third concrete detail/commentary/commentary chunk to support the thesis/topic sentence.


Technology Standards
1.0 Basic Operations and Concepts
2.0 Social, Ethical and Human issues
3.0 Technology Productivity tools
4.0 Technology Communication tools
5.0 Technology Research tools
6.0
Technology Problem solving and decision making tools


Journal #37
How was your weekend? If you can go back and change something about this past weekend what would it be?
(copy question. respond with complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)






Classwork

Internet Pub

1.Journals/update Blog
Add a picture to blog
img src="http..."

2. Finish web08 - 09
3. Finish color basic lesson.
4. Finish wiki01
4. Start -web10

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Thursday 4/15

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Become proficient with the functions of a Word Processor

Technology Standards:
4.b.2. Produce and edit products, with assistance, to communicate information
1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text.
2.b.1. Practice safety when communicating via the Internet


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:
Warmup -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Classwork -
1. if you havnt emailed me hurry up and do so.

2. Finish word 14-16

3. Start Word 16




Closure
Review today’s work


Homework
1. Stay on task.
2. Finish Journals 15 - 36
3. Update Blog
4. Be ready to be graded on Friday!


Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Writing the Mini – Essay

A mini – essay is a simple body paragraph of 8 or 11 sentences composed and arranged in the following order:
Sentence 1 – Thesis (Topic) Sentence
Sentence 2 – Concrete detail "CD"(example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 3 – Commentary "CM" (explains why/how the detail proves or clarifies the thesis
Sentence 4 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes Concrete Detail "CD")
Sentence 5 – Concrete detail (gives a second example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 6 – Commentary (explains why/how #5 relates to #1)
Sentence 7 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes CD)
Sentence 8 – Closing Commentary (summarizes paragraph, restates topic or thesis sentence, and does not introduce new information.)

An 11 – sentence mini essay adds a third concrete detail/commentary/commentary chunk to support the thesis/topic sentence.


Technology Standards
1.0 Basic Operations and Concepts
2.0 Social, Ethical and Human issues
3.0 Technology Productivity tools
4.0 Technology Communication tools
5.0 Technology Research tools
6.0
Technology Problem solving and decision making tools


Journal #36
Have you told your parents that you are getting out early tomorrow? why or why not?
What are you plans?
(copy question. respond with complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)






Classwork

Internet Pub

1.Journals/update Blog
Add a picture to blog
img src="http..."

2. Finish web08 - 09
3. Do color basic lesson.
4. Work on wiki01
4. Start -web10

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Wed 4/14

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Become proficient with the functions of a Word Processor

Technology Standards:
4.a.1. Use student/class/teacher email, listservs, and/or discussion boards to read, send, and post electronic.
4.b.2. Produce and edit products, with assistance, to communicate information
2.c.1. Identify the benefits of using technology to communicate

ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:
Warmup -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Classwork -
1. email me your Blog URL
Put your blk number, Name and URL in the subject line.

For example
BlK 2 MariaHernandez - URL

My email is;
rww2307@gaggle.net

2. Finish word 12 - 15

3. Start Word 16

4. Update Blog - graded this week




Closure
Review today’s work


Homework
1. Eat your vegetables
2. Finish Journals 15 - 35
3. Update Blog
4. Review your notes


Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Writing the Mini – Essay

A mini – essay is a simple body paragraph of 8 or 11 sentences composed and arranged in the following order:
Sentence 1 – Thesis (Topic) Sentence
Sentence 2 – Concrete detail "CD"(example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 3 – Commentary "CM" (explains why/how the detail proves or clarifies the thesis
Sentence 4 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes Concrete Detail "CD")
Sentence 5 – Concrete detail (gives a second example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 6 – Commentary (explains why/how #5 relates to #1)
Sentence 7 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes CD)
Sentence 8 – Closing Commentary (summarizes paragraph, restates topic or thesis sentence, and does not introduce new information.)

An 11 – sentence mini essay adds a third concrete detail/commentary/commentary chunk to support the thesis/topic sentence.


Technology Standards
1.0 Basic Operations and Concepts
2.0 Social, Ethical and Human issues
3.0 Technology Productivity tools
4.0 Technology Communication tools
5.0 Technology Research tools
6.0
Technology Problem solving and decision making tools


Journal #35
How would you improve this class? What changes would you make?
(copy question. respond with complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)






Classwork

Internet Pub

1.Journals/update Blog
Add a picture to blog
img src="http..."

2. Finish web010
3. Eat your Vegetables!
4. Start -web11

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Tuesday 4/13

Introduction to Computers

Warm Up:
Discuss/Review Homework.
MicroType, Update Your Online Journal.

Objective:
Become proficient with the functions of a Word Processor

Technology Standards:
4.b.2. Produce and edit products, with assistance, to communicate information
1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text.
2.b.1. Practice safety when communicating via the Internet


ESLR:
Critical Thinkers who demonstrate technological literacy.
Effective communicators write effectively

Agenda:
Warmup -
Work on typing skills - Microtype
Work writing Skills - Update Journal

Classwork -
1.Update Blog - graded this week

2. Finish word 12 - 15

3. Start Word 15




Closure
Review today’s work


Homework
1. Stay on task.
2. Finish Journals 15 - 34
3. Update Blog
4. Finish your blog


Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)

Writing the Mini – Essay

A mini – essay is a simple body paragraph of 8 or 11 sentences composed and arranged in the following order:
Sentence 1 – Thesis (Topic) Sentence
Sentence 2 – Concrete detail "CD"(example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 3 – Commentary "CM" (explains why/how the detail proves or clarifies the thesis
Sentence 4 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes Concrete Detail "CD")
Sentence 5 – Concrete detail (gives a second example to prove/support #1)
Sentence 6 – Commentary (explains why/how #5 relates to #1)
Sentence 7 – Commentary (further explains or analyzes CD)
Sentence 8 – Closing Commentary (summarizes paragraph, restates topic or thesis sentence, and does not introduce new information.)

An 11 – sentence mini essay adds a third concrete detail/commentary/commentary chunk to support the thesis/topic sentence.


Technology Standards
1.0 Basic Operations and Concepts
2.0 Social, Ethical and Human issues
3.0 Technology Productivity tools
4.0 Technology Communication tools
5.0 Technology Research tools
6.0
Technology Problem solving and decision making tools


Journal #34
What grade do you think you deserve and why?
(copy question. respond with complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)






Classwork

Internet Pub

1.Journals/update Blog
Add a picture to blog
img src="http..."

2. Finish web08 - 09
3. Smile some more
4. Start -web10