Tell how you are similar to and different from the historical figure you selected to study? Give at least two similarities and two differences.
15 minutes
5-7 sentences
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
2/18 Writing Prompt
Do you plan to make a positive impact on American history during your lifetime? If so how will you improve your society? If not, what kind of impact do you plan to make? How will society be different because of you?
3-5 sentences
15 minutes
3-5 sentences
15 minutes
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
2/17 Black History Project
1. You will create a timeline of a famous person/event that made an impact in black history.
2. You will write 1 paragraph explaining 1) who/what you chose and why you selected the person or event.
3. You will provide a list of your Internet sources and provide at least 10 key moments in the person's/event's lifespan. Your source list will contain both image and information web addresses.
4. Each event will consist of a date, an illustration, and a brief description.
5. You may use books, periodicals, and/or websites.
6. You must email the assignment to me at Elnora.Gavin@leonagroup.com by Friday, February 20, 2009.
The assignment is worth 80pts. (20pts graphics, 20 pts written content, 20 pts source list, 10 pts format, 10 pts grammar). Be prepared to present your timeline to the class. Post the name of the event or person as a comment to this blog. No two people in a class will cover the same topic. Your topic must be approved by me.
2. You will write 1 paragraph explaining 1) who/what you chose and why you selected the person or event.
3. You will provide a list of your Internet sources and provide at least 10 key moments in the person's/event's lifespan. Your source list will contain both image and information web addresses.
4. Each event will consist of a date, an illustration, and a brief description.
5. You may use books, periodicals, and/or websites.
6. You must email the assignment to me at Elnora.Gavin@leonagroup.com by Friday, February 20, 2009.
The assignment is worth 80pts. (20pts graphics, 20 pts written content, 20 pts source list, 10 pts format, 10 pts grammar). Be prepared to present your timeline to the class. Post the name of the event or person as a comment to this blog. No two people in a class will cover the same topic. Your topic must be approved by me.
2/17 Writing Prompt
Who do you think was the most influential African American in American history and tell why? Be sure to discuss what your selected hero did to improve our society. Give the dates of the persons life span.
5-7 sentences
15 minutes.
5-7 sentences
15 minutes.
Friday, February 13, 2009
2/13 Writing Prompt
Find a quote about "character". Explain it and tell how you could use this philosophy in your daily living.
3-5 sentences
15 minutes
3-5 sentences
15 minutes
Thursday, February 12, 2009
2/12 Writing Prompt
Research the Blackberry or some other PDA. Select one particular phone. Tell which phone you chose by model name. Discuss at least 3 important features of the phone that might be useful to a student. Tell how a student could use those features in school to improve their learning experience.
3-5 sentences
25 minutes
20 points
3-5 sentences
25 minutes
20 points
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
2/11/09 3rd Hour Only Classroom Expectations
OTHER THAN THE WRITING PROMPT, THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE DONE AND APPROVED BY ME BEFORE ANY OTHER ASSIGNMENT IS STARTED.
In order for you to achieve success in the classroom, the environment must be safe and in order. How would you describe the classroom environment? What do you think needs to take place so that your classroom environment is of high quality? What steps will you take to ensure that your contribution to the class is positive? Write out a behavior contract for yourself in Microsoft Word. This contract should include behavior that you promise to exhibit in the class. Create lines for you, your parent and the teacher to sign and date. Include a relevant graphic in the upper center of the contract. Make sure you have answered the above questions in your contract. The heading should read, "Behavior Contract."
The contract should include the following topics:
Internet use
Talking guidelines
Horseplay
Electronic devices
Treatment of classmates and teacher
Due at 12:35
1-2 pages.
50 pts
In order for you to achieve success in the classroom, the environment must be safe and in order. How would you describe the classroom environment? What do you think needs to take place so that your classroom environment is of high quality? What steps will you take to ensure that your contribution to the class is positive? Write out a behavior contract for yourself in Microsoft Word. This contract should include behavior that you promise to exhibit in the class. Create lines for you, your parent and the teacher to sign and date. Include a relevant graphic in the upper center of the contract. Make sure you have answered the above questions in your contract. The heading should read, "Behavior Contract."
The contract should include the following topics:
Internet use
Talking guidelines
Horseplay
Electronic devices
Treatment of classmates and teacher
Due at 12:35
1-2 pages.
50 pts
2/11/09 Writing Prompt
Currently, students are not allowed to use cell phones in school. 1) Why do you think this is a school policy? 2) Do you agree or disagree with this policy? 3) If you agree tell why. If you disagree tell how cell phones can be useful in school. Give at least 3 arguments for your decision.
2 paragraphs
Due at 1:40pm.
2 paragraphs
Due at 1:40pm.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
2/10/09 - Group Assignment Blog Page Checklist
Use this posting as a checklist for your blog page:
1. Your blog page name should be "Group Assignment".
2. The blog post should include "Exercise 2" and the title of the lesson you will teach. For example: Exercise 2 Learning About the Ribbon
3. Your blog page must include a description of each lesson you will teach and who will complete each task.
4. You should thank the students for participating in your presentation and ask them to leave feedback. Be sure to let them know that they should score your presentation on a scale of 1-4.
5. Make sure that all of your group members' names are on the page.
1. Your blog page name should be "Group Assignment".
2. The blog post should include "Exercise 2" and the title of the lesson you will teach. For example: Exercise 2 Learning About the Ribbon
3. Your blog page must include a description of each lesson you will teach and who will complete each task.
4. You should thank the students for participating in your presentation and ask them to leave feedback. Be sure to let them know that they should score your presentation on a scale of 1-4.
5. Make sure that all of your group members' names are on the page.
2/10/09 Writing Prompt
Select a students' writing prompt from another class. Copy and paste the students' comment as a quote. 1) Tell why you selected that students' response. 2) Tell what you liked about the response; 3) whether you agree or disagreee and why. 4) Then tell how the response could be improved.
5-7 sentences.
20 minutes
5-7 sentences.
20 minutes
Monday, February 9, 2009
2/9/09 Group Assignment
A. Decide which assignment you would like to present to the class and with whom you would like to pair. No more than 3 members to a group. Reply to this post letting me know the members of your group and the number you selected. Be sure of who and what you select because you may not be able to change. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
1. RIBBON - Explain to the class what the "Ribbon" is. Show where it is located. Demonstrate how tabs on the ribbon work. Be sure to require the class to practice using tabs on the ribbon in your presentation.
2. ACCESS KEYS - Explain to the class what "Access Keys" are. Tell why a user might want to use access keys. Demonstrate what key is used to activate access keys. Discuss what Key Tips are and demonstrate how they are used. Be sure to require the class to practice using access keys.
3. OFFICE BUTTON - Explain to the class what the "Office Button" is. Show where it is located. Show and tell what submeus and button icons. Be sure to require the class to practice using the office menu and submenus.
4. QUICK ACCESS TOOLBAR - Explain to the class what the "Quick Access Toolbar" is. Show where it is located. Tell why the quick access toolbar is used. Demonstrate to the class how you can customize the quick access toolbar. Show how to deselect or select commands on the toolbar. Be sure to and tell what submeus and button icons. Be sure to require the class to practice using the quick access toolbar.
5. MINI TOOLBAR - Explain to the class what the "Mini Toolbar" is. Show where it is located and how to access. Demonstrate how to activate a transparent mini toolbar and how to access an opaque mini toolbar. Discuss how the mini toolbar can be useful and be sure to require the class to practice using the mini toolbar.
6. SHORTCUT MENUS - Explain to the class what the "Shortcut menu" is. Show how to access it. Discuss the difference between an active and inactive shortcut menu option. Be sure to require the class to practice using shortcut menus.
7. DIALOG BOX - Explain to the class what the "Dialox box" is. Demonstrate how to move from one element to the other in a dialog box. Show how to select elements in the dialog box using the ALT key. Demonstrate at least 4 different types of dialog box options and be sure to require the class to practice using them.
B. Create a blog page for your group. Post a reply comment leading the class to your page. Create a new post within the blog explaining how you are going to complete your presentation. Tell who is assigned to what(For example, Kevin will introduce the group...). Explain how you will demonstrate each question item. Be sure to list each member of your group and show how they will be used. Ask the class to rate your presentation on a scale of 1-4. 1 is poor and 4 is excellent. Each class member must reply with a rating and tell what they learned from your presentation as well as offer 1 suggestion as to how you can improve.
70 points - 20 presentation(5 intro, 5 conclusion 5 creativity 5 professionalism); 20 Information(10 content 10 accuracy); 20 Blog (5 appearance; 5 student feedback; 10 content) 10 points Teamwork (-20 points or more for misconduct during presentation)
1. RIBBON - Explain to the class what the "Ribbon" is. Show where it is located. Demonstrate how tabs on the ribbon work. Be sure to require the class to practice using tabs on the ribbon in your presentation.
2. ACCESS KEYS - Explain to the class what "Access Keys" are. Tell why a user might want to use access keys. Demonstrate what key is used to activate access keys. Discuss what Key Tips are and demonstrate how they are used. Be sure to require the class to practice using access keys.
3. OFFICE BUTTON - Explain to the class what the "Office Button" is. Show where it is located. Show and tell what submeus and button icons. Be sure to require the class to practice using the office menu and submenus.
4. QUICK ACCESS TOOLBAR - Explain to the class what the "Quick Access Toolbar" is. Show where it is located. Tell why the quick access toolbar is used. Demonstrate to the class how you can customize the quick access toolbar. Show how to deselect or select commands on the toolbar. Be sure to and tell what submeus and button icons. Be sure to require the class to practice using the quick access toolbar.
5. MINI TOOLBAR - Explain to the class what the "Mini Toolbar" is. Show where it is located and how to access. Demonstrate how to activate a transparent mini toolbar and how to access an opaque mini toolbar. Discuss how the mini toolbar can be useful and be sure to require the class to practice using the mini toolbar.
6. SHORTCUT MENUS - Explain to the class what the "Shortcut menu" is. Show how to access it. Discuss the difference between an active and inactive shortcut menu option. Be sure to require the class to practice using shortcut menus.
7. DIALOG BOX - Explain to the class what the "Dialox box" is. Demonstrate how to move from one element to the other in a dialog box. Show how to select elements in the dialog box using the ALT key. Demonstrate at least 4 different types of dialog box options and be sure to require the class to practice using them.
B. Create a blog page for your group. Post a reply comment leading the class to your page. Create a new post within the blog explaining how you are going to complete your presentation. Tell who is assigned to what(For example, Kevin will introduce the group...). Explain how you will demonstrate each question item. Be sure to list each member of your group and show how they will be used. Ask the class to rate your presentation on a scale of 1-4. 1 is poor and 4 is excellent. Each class member must reply with a rating and tell what they learned from your presentation as well as offer 1 suggestion as to how you can improve.
70 points - 20 presentation(5 intro, 5 conclusion 5 creativity 5 professionalism); 20 Information(10 content 10 accuracy); 20 Blog (5 appearance; 5 student feedback; 10 content) 10 points Teamwork (-20 points or more for misconduct during presentation)
2/9/09 - Writing Prompt
Give three qualities that you believe a successful person would have. Also discuss habits that an unsuccessful person might possess. Which of the qualities of a successful person do you think are most important?
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