Friday 5/31

Introduction To computers

Content Objective:

Students will create and maintain a Blogg.  Also, they will become familiar with the basic features of the Word Processing Application, 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 2 - Social, ethical and human issues

2.b.1. Practice safety when communicating via the Internet

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.

Daily Agenda:

Todays Bell Schedule

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 Blog)

2. Finish Lesson 25,26 Due Today.

3. Start lesson 27,28

4. Update Blog / Journal

Extra credit: ID,  mini Van Printed, Brochure Printed

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 #67
Please support your position by giving examples to justify your conclusion on the following questions. Would you be willing to become extremely ugly physically if it meant you would live for 1,000 years and rich at any physical age you chose? 
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs - 9 sentences)

Use the word longevity, in your essay.

Thur 5/30

Introduction To computers

Content Objective:

Students will create and maintain a Blogg.  Also, they will become familiar with the basic features of the Word Processing Application, 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 2 - Social, ethical and human issues

2.b.1. Practice safety when communicating via the Internet

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.

Daily Agenda:

Todays Bell Schedule

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 Blog)

2. Finish Lesson 25,26 Due Fri.

3. Update Blog / Journal

Extra credit: ID,  mini Van Printed, Brochure Printed

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 #66
Please support your position by giving examples to justify your conclusion on the following questions. Read this article.  On May 30 1848, Will Young  received a patent for an improved Ice cream maker.  A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted by a government to an inventor.  It is a legal document defining ownership of a particular area of new technology. What is your favorite ice-cream? Do you think schools should offer more ice-cream?  If you could invent a flavor for a cold dessert what would it be?  What would you call it?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs - 9 sentences)

Use the word Gelato, in your essay.

Wed 5/29

Introduction To computers

Content Objective:

Students will create and maintain a Blogg.  Also, they will become familiar with the basic features of the Word Processing Application, 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 2 - Social, ethical and human issues

2.b.1. Practice safety when communicating via the Internet

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.

Daily Agenda:

Todays Bell Schedule

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 Blog)

2. Finish Lesson 25,26 Due Thur.

3. Update Blog / Journal

Extra credit: ID,  mini Van printed

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 #65
Please support your position by giving examples to justify your conclusion on the following questions. Do you think the CST test is a fair test of your knowledge or abilities?  Do you think there is a better way to measure your knowledge or skills?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs - 9 sentences)

Use the word hackneyed, in your essay.

Tue 5/28

Introduction To computers

Content Objective:

Students will create and maintain a Blogg.  Also, they will become familiar with the basic features of the Word Processing Application, 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 2 - Social, ethical and human issues

2.b.1. Practice safety when communicating via the Internet

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.

Daily Agenda:

Todays Bell Schedule

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 Blog)

2. Finish Lesson 25,26 Due Thur.

3. Update Blog / Journal

Extra credit: ID,  Iron Man Ticket Stub, Wagon printed

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 #64
Please support your position by giving examples to justify your conclusion on the following questions. What did you do this 3 day weekend?  How was it different than the previous weekend?  What would you change about it if you could?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs - 9 sentences)

Use the word tranquil, in your essay.

Friday 5/24

Introduction To computers

Content Objective:

Students will create and maintain a Blogg.  Also, they will become familiar with the basic features of the Word Processing Application, 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 2 - Social, ethical and human issues

2.b.1. Practice safety when communicating via the Internet

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.

Daily Agenda:

Todays Bell Schedule

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 Blog)

2. Finish Lesson 25,26 Due Wed

3. Update Blog / Journal

Extra credit: ID,  Iron Man Ticket Stub, Wagon printed

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 #63
Please support your position by giving examples to justify your conclusion on the following questions. What does the phrase "when you know better, you do better." mean? How can you apply this phrase to your life?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs - 9 sentences)

Use the word Quote, in your essay.

Thur. 5/23

Introduction To computers

Content Objective:

Students will create and maintain a Blogg.  Also, they will become familiar with the basic features of the Word Processing Application, 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 2 - Social, ethical and human issues

2.b.1. Practice safety when communicating via the Internet

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.

Daily Agenda:

Todays Bell Schedule

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 Blog)

2. Finish Lesson 26,25 Due Friday

3. Update Blog / Journal

Extra credit: ID,  Iron Man Ticket Stub, Wagon printed

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 #62
Please support your position by giving examples to justify your conclusion on the following questions. Read the 11 Rules that you don't learn in school.

Do you agree with all 11?  Why or why not?  Which one stood out in your mind the most?  List the 3 most important too you, prioritize them and explain why you chose them.?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs - 9 sentences)

Use the word Prioritize, in your essay.

Wed 5/22

Introduction To computers

Content Objective:

Students will create and maintain a Blogg.  Also, they will become familiar with the basic features of the Word Processing Application, 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 2 - Social, ethical and human issues

2.b.1. Practice safety when communicating via the Internet

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.

Daily Agenda:

Todays Bell Schedule

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 Blog)

2. Finish Lesson 26,25 Due Friday

3. Update Blog / Journal

Extra credit: ID,  Iron Man Ticket Stub, Wagon printed

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 #61
Please support your position by giving examples to justify your conclusion on the following questions. If you could be either the most attractive, the most athletic, or the smartest kid in your class, which would you choose?  Why?  What are the benefits?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs - 9 sentences)

Use the word Vanity, in your essay.

Tuesday 5/21/13

Introduction To computers

Content Objective:

Students will create and maintain a Blogg.  Also, they will become familiar with the basic features of the Word Processing Application, 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 2 - Social, ethical and human issues

2.b.1. Practice safety when communicating via the Internet

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.

Daily Agenda:

Todays Bell Schedule

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 Blog)

2. Finish Lesson 26,25 Due Friday

3. Update Blog / Journal

Extra credit: ID,  Iron Man Ticket Stub

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 #60
Please support your position by giving examples to justify your conclusion on the following questions One morning you awake to find yourself in handcuffs being taken away. How do you prove your innocence. What do the guards say you did?  How do you prove your sanity? What if they did not speak your language? If you had one phone call who would you call?
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs - 9 sentences)

Use the word sanity, in your essay.

Monday 5/20

Introduction to Computers

Content Objective:

Students will create and maintain a Blogg.  Also, they will become familiar with the basic features of the Word Processing Application, 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 2 - Social, ethical and human issues
2.b.1. Practice safety when communicating via the Internet

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 22,23 Due Today

3. Finish Lesson 25, 26 Due Wed

4. Update Blog / Journal

Todays schedule

Extra credit: ID,  Iron Man Ticket Stub

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 #59

Please support your position by giving examples to justify your conclusion on the following questions. Read this article.  On May 20, 1927, Charles Lindbergh took off in the airplane called the “Spirit of St. Louis” and became the first to fly the Atlantic Ocean alone. In order to achieve this historic flight, Lindbergh had to be brave. What is the bravest thing you have ever done? Why do you consider this action to be considered brave?..

(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs - 9 sentences)
Use the word unassailable, in your essay.