Wednesday, December 09, 2009

Wed 12/9

Journal #56
If your life story was a book, what would it be titled? What would its chapter titles be?
(copy question. respond with complete paragraphs)

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

Classwork - Grading today!

Task 1

Finish excel lesson01,02
1.0 Basic Operations and Concepts
3.a.7. Understand layout elements of a spreadsheet

Task 2
Start on excel lesson03
3.a.7. Understand layout elements of a spreadsheet

Task 3
Start on excel lesson04 and 05
3.a.7. Understand layout elements of a spreadsheet
5.a.4. Use electronic resources to gather information

Task 4
Finish and email excel Worksheet
5.a.4. Use electronic resources to gather information
5.a.1. Use a web browser to navigate the Internet.

Dont forget to email it to me at rww2307@gaggle.net
Fill the subject line with your name, title and Period number

If your gaggle account is suspended then you must find other means to deliver this assignment.

Task 5
Micro Type
1.b.2. Use correct hand position and appropriate posture for keyboarding
1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text


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


Tuesday, December 08, 2009

Tuesday 12/8

Journal #55
You'll never do _______ again. And here's why...?
(copy question. respond with a complete paragraphs)

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

Classwork - due 12/9

Task 1

Finish excel lesson01,02
1.0 Basic Operations and Concepts
3.a.7. Understand layout elements of a spreadsheet

Task 2
Start on excel lesson03
3.a.7. Understand layout elements of a spreadsheet

Task 3
Start on excel lesson04
3.a.7. Understand layout elements of a spreadsheet
5.a.4. Use electronic resources to gather information

Task 4
Finish and email excel Worksheet
5.a.4. Use electronic resources to gather information
5.a.1. Use a web browser to navigate the Internet.

Dont forget to email it to me at rww2307@gaggle.net
Fill the subject line with your name, title and Period number

If your gaggle account is suspended then you must find other means to deliver this assignment.

Task 5
Micro Type
1.b.2. Use correct hand position and appropriate posture for keyboarding
1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text


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


Monday, December 07, 2009

monday 12/7

Journal #54
The holidays are fast approaching, what are you looking forward too?
(copy question. respond with a complete paragraphs)

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

Classwork - due 12/9

Task 1

Finish excel lesson01,02
1.0 Basic Operations and Concepts
3.a.7. Understand layout elements of a spreadsheet

Task 2
Start on excel lesson03
3.a.7. Understand layout elements of a spreadsheet

Task 3
Start on excel lesson04
3.a.7. Understand layout elements of a spreadsheet
5.a.4. Use electronic resources to gather information

Task 4
Start on excel Worksheet- Quiz review
5.a.4. Use electronic resources to gather information
5.a.1. Use a web browser to navigate the Internet.

Dont forget to email it to me at rww2307@gaggle.net
Fill the subject line with your name, title and Period number

If your gaggle account is suspended then you must find other means to deliver this assignment.

Task 5
Micro Type
1.b.2. Use correct hand position and appropriate posture for keyboarding
1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text


Homework
Task: - Study For excel quiz.
Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)


Friday, December 04, 2009

12/4

Journal #53
Why is education important? In what ways do people learn?
(copy question. respond with a complete paragraphs)

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

Classwork

Task 1

Finish excel lesson01,02
1.0 Basic Operations and Concepts
3.a.7. Understand layout elements of a spreadsheet

Task 2
Start on excel lesson03
3.a.7. Understand layout elements of a spreadsheet

Task 3
Micro Type
1.b.2. Use correct hand position and appropriate posture for keyboarding
1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text


Homework
Task: - Study For excel quiz.
Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)


Thursday, December 03, 2009

Thurs 12/3

Journal #52
Between the ages of 5 and 10, what was your favorite activity? Why? Do you still do it?
(copy question. respond with a complete paragraphs)

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

Classwork

Task 1

Finish excel lesson01
1.0 Basic Operations and Concepts

Task 2
Start on excel lesson02
3.a.7. Understand layout elements of a spreadsheet

Task 3
Micro Type
1.b.2. Use correct hand position and appropriate posture for keyboarding
1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text


Homework
Task: - Study For excel quiz.
Bring Your ID
Bring Something to write with/on
Bring a good attitude :)


Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Wed 12/2

Journal #51
I remember when. . .
(copy question. respond with a complete paragraph)

Jane Schaffer Writing Format
5- Sentence Format:

Topic Sentence: argument
Concrete Detail: proof/quote and citation
Commentary: explain quote
Commentary: explain quote
Conclusion: what does this teach?/application

8- Sentence Format:

Topic Sentence
Concrete Detail
Commentary
Commentary
Concrete Detail
Commentary
Commentary
Conclusion


Task 1
Finish excel lesson01

Task 2
Start on excel lesson02

Task 3
Micro Type



Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Tue. 12/1

Journal #50
I were going to be stranded on a desert island, what 10 items would I want in my pockets? And Why?
(copy question. respond with at least Two paragraphs)



Task 1
Finish excel intro

Task 2
work on excel lesson01

Task 4
Micro Type