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
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 -
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 #54
Please support your position by giving examples to justify your conclusion on the following questions. May 10th is “National Clean Your Room Day.” We have all let our room get a little too messy. Write about something that you found during one of your room cleanings. It can be something gross, something you thought you would never find again, or even something that you forgot you owned! Describe the item and how it became lost in your room..
(copy question. respond with 3 complete paragraphs - 9 sentences)
Use the word unearth, in your essay.
Use the word unearth, in your essay.