Friday, April 12, 2013

Friday 4/12


Introduction to Computers
Content Objective:
Students will become familiar with the basic features of the Word Processing Application MS Word, by completing the desktop publishing project.

Technology Standards:
Standard 1 - Basic operations and concepts
1.a.2. Demonstrate proper care of computer hardware, software
1.b.1. Use basic commands to save, print, locate, and open
1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text

Standard 3 - Technology Productivity tools
3.a.1. Use word processor/graphic organizer for learning tasks


Language Objective:
Using Academic/content language students will respond to todays Journal prompt by validating their thoughts/ideas in complete sentences.  Also students will actively listen to instructions, lectures, and presentations.  During Closure/discussions/Think, pair, share students will articulate and recall with a partner.


Writing Standards for Literacy (CCR):
6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.

School-Wide Learning Goals (SWLGs):
Become critical, logical and independent thinkers who are academically and technologically prepared for success in a constantly changing society.



Agenda:
Warm-up -
Work on typing skills -
Work writing Skills - Update Journal
Discuss/Review Homework.

Classwork -
1. Write Journal - Highlight the word of the day in RED (Sample Blogg)

2. Finish Lesson #10, 11, 12, 13,   Due Friday

3. Start Lesson 14,16, 17 Due Wed


4. Create Google Account. Go to S4

5. Email me Journals 1-25

My email is mr.medinilla@gmail.com
Do not forget to put your name and period in the Subject line. (see below)









Extra credit: ID, 

Closure Review today’s work

Homework
Bring Your ID 
Know your Password
Bring Something to write with/on
Finish any work not done in class
Bring a good attitude :)


Journal #37
Please support your position by giving examples to justify your conclusion on the following questions.  Pretend that your best friend invited you to a party.  They said they woud meet you there and a taxi would pick you up.  What would you wear?  When you arrive you realize it was not what you expected.   Would you prefer to be overdressed or underdressed? Finish this story and tell me what would happen.
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs)
Use the word 
pretentiousin your essay.