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 :)

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Jane Schaffer Writing Format

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.

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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

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

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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

Monday 4/12

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 14




Closure –
Review today’s work


Homework
1. Say Thank you today!
2. Finish Journals 15 - 33
3. Update Blog
4. Finish your blog


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

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Jane Schaffer Writing Format

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.

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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

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Journal #33
What was the highlight of your weekend? What was the low point?
(copy question. respond with complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)

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Classwork
Internet Pub

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

2. Finish web08 - 09
3. Hug your parents!
4. Start -web10

Friday 4/9 - We grade today!

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

2. Finish word 12 - 14

3. Start Word 14

4. turn in word lessons 8-12


Closure –
Review today’s work


Homework
1. Hug your parents!
2. Finish Journals 15 - 31
3. Update Blog
4. Study notes for exam


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

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Jane Schaffer Writing Format

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.

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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

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Journal #32
If you could rename the days of the week, what would you name them?
(copy question. respond with complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)

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Classwork
Internet Pub

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

2. Finish web08 - 09
3. Hug your parents!
4. Start -web10

Thursday 4/8

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

2. Finish word 12 - 14

3. Start Word 14


Closure –
Review today’s work


Homework
1. Finish lessons 8 - 12
- I will grade on Friday
2. Finish Journals 15 - 31
3. Update Blog
4. Study notes for exam


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

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Jane Schaffer Writing Format

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.

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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

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Journal #31
What is your favorite day of the week and why?
(copy question. respond with complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)

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Classwork
Internet Pub

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

2. Start web08 - 09
3. Prepare to be graded on friday.
4. Start -web09

Wed. 4/7

Introduction to Computers

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

Objective:
Become familiar 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

2. Finish word 10 -12

3. Start Word 13


Closure –
Review today’s work


Homework
1. Finish lessons 8 - 12
I will grade on Friday
2. Finish Journals 15 - 30
3. Update Blog
4. Study notes for exam


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

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Jane Schaffer Writing Format

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.

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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

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Journal #30
What is your favorite food and why? Do you know how to prepare this dish? Have you ever made it? Did it taste the same?
(copy question. respond with complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)

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Classwork
Internet Pub

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

2. Start web08 - 09
3. Prepare to be graded on friday.
4. Start -web09

Tues. 4/6

Introduction to Computers

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

Objective:
Become familiar with the functions of a Blog.

Technology Standards:
4.a.1. Use email to read, send, and post electronic
1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text.
2.b.1. Practice safety when communicating via the Internet
2.c.1. Identify the benefits of using technology to communicate and/or collaborate with others.

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

2. Finish word 10 -12


Closure –
Review today’s work


Homework
1. Finish lessons 8 - 12
will grade on friday
2. Finish Journals 15 - 29
3. Update Blog
4. Study notes for exam


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

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Jane Schaffer Writing Format

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.

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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

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Journal #29
How much time do you spend online during the day? What would you do if the internet stopped working for a week?
(copy question. respond with complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)

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Classwork
Internet Pub

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

2. Start web08 - 09
3. Prepare to be graded on friday.
4. Start -web09

Monday 4/5

Introduction to Computers

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

Objective:
Become familiar with the functions of a Blog.

Technology Standards:
4.a.1. Use email to read, send, and post electronic
1.b.3. Use keyboard to input text.
2.b.1. Practice safety when communicating via the Internet
2.c.1. Identify the benefits of using technology to communicate and/or collaborate with others.

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. Click Here to Create a Blog

2. Finish word 10 -12


Closure –
Review today’s work

Homework

1. Finish lessons 8 - 12
2. Finish Journals 15 - 28
3. Update Blog


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

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Jane Schaffer Writing Format

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.

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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

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Journal #28
Are you and your family prepared for a large earthquake? Discuss your preparations.
(copy question. respond with complete paragraphs in Jane Schaffer Format)

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Classwork
Internet Pub

1.Journals/update Blog
2. Start web08 - 09
3. Prepare to be graded.
4. Start -web08