Monday, May 20
In your planners, write...
I can apply knowledge to a new application.
Do Now - 20 minutes
Complete the Final Survey - click here.
Activity
  1. Typing Games - Typing Web games
  2. OR
  3. Begin Scratch - follow directions.
Wrap-up
What have you liked best this year?

Wednesday, May 22
More typing...
More Scratch

Friday, May 24
To be determined

May 14-16

5/13/2013

 
Tuesday, May 14
In your planners, write...
I can write a well-constructed argument paragraph
Do Now - 20 minutes
Typing - continue where you are in Typing Web
Activity
  1. Continue working on your Argument Paragraph
  2. If you have already finished, work on the extensions at the bottom of the checklist.
Wrap-up 
What have you learned so far about 1) Arguments 2) Libre Office?


Thursday, May 16
In your planners, write...
I can type at least 20 words per minute.
Do Now - 5 minutes
Warm up for your typing test - click here.
Activity
  1. Typing Test - Take the test in Typing Web
  2. Typing Speed survey
  3. Continue working on your Argument Paragraph
  4. If you have already finished, work on the extensions at the bottom of the checklist.
  5. Turn in all materials from checklist.
Wrap-up
Free time?

May 6-10

5/3/2013

 
Monday, May 6
In your planners, write...
I can identify FACTS in an article.
Do Now - 20 minutes
Typing - continue where you are in Typing Web
If you have NOT finished your Libre Office project, do it now! It is due TODAY.
Activity
  1. Debrief (go over) LIbre Office Project.
  2. Begin Argument Paragraph with FACTS - you will need this document
  3. Highlight main ideas - follow directions in the video. If you are working from home, you can access the video here.
  4. When you have highlighted all the FACTS, raise your hand. I will clear you for next part.
  5. Place ideas in FOR or AGAINST chart (click on the link to open it).
  6. If you're working from home, use the video here.
Wrap-up - 5 minutes
Should 6th Graders have smartphones? Survey_click HERE.
Wednesday, May 8
In your planners, write...
I can identify FACTS in an article.
I can write an Argument paragraph with FACTS.
Do Now - 20 minutes
Typing - continue where you are in Typing Web
You may also try any of the other typing tests we have done before (use the links in the previous posts).
Activity
  1. Debrief (go over) LIbre Office Project.
  2. Discuss Argument Paragraph Checklist.
  3. Continue Argument Paragraph with FACTS.
  4. You will need this document to help you write your paragraph.
Wrap-up
Should 6th Graders have smartphones? Survey_click HERE.
Friday, May 10
In your planners, write...
I can write an Argument paragraph with FACTS
Do Now - 20 minutes
Typing - continue where you are in Typing Web
You may also try any of the other typing tests we have done before (use the links in the previous posts).
Activity
  1. QUIZ - Libre Office. Go to Engrade.
  2. Continue with your Argument Paragraph with FACTS. 
  3. Place ideas in FOR or AGAINST chart (click on the link to open it).
  4. You should use your checklist AND refer to the "libreoffice part3" video to write your paragraph.

Wrap-up
What do you like best about writing?

April 30-May 2

4/29/2013

 
Tuesday, April 30
In your planners, write...
I can improve my typing speed by 1 WPM
Do Now - 5 minutes
Warm up for your typing test - click here.
Activity - Typing Test
  1. Typing Test - in Typing Web do it now.
  2. Survey - What is your typing speed? Click HERE
  3. Are you finished with your Libre Office Project?

NO
Finish it and turn it in

YES
Next, do both of these at least twice: Typing Test and Typing Test 

Thursday, May 2
In your planners, write...
I can finish Libre Office Project part 1
I can write a 1-paragraph argument.
Do Now - 20 minutes
Typing Web - continue where you are.
Activity
1. Finish Libre Office Project part 1
2. Libre office Part 2 write a paragraph. 
    Get the video from the Qunell_Libre Office folder to help you.
Print and turn in when done
Wrap-up
Save your work


April 22-26

4/18/2013

 
Monday, April 22nd
In your planners, write...
I can improve my typing by 1 WPM.I can use Google search to gather information.
Do Now - 20 minutes 3 Typing Tests
Take the Typing Test in Typing Web.
Take the 2nd Typing Test here. Take a screen shot of your speed.
Take the 3rd Typing Test here. Take a screen shot of your speed.
(Yes there are 3 tests)
Activity
Finish Google Search project.
Wrap-up - 2 minutes
Google Search - what do you think?
Wednesday, April 24th
In your planners write...
I can improve my typing by 1 WPM.
I can follow directions to complete a technical task.
Do Now - 20 minutes
Continue with the Beginner Course OR work on the Intermediate/Advanced courses
Activity
1. Paintbrush survey - click here
2. Begin Libre Office project - FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.
Wrap-up - 5 minutes 
Log out and push in your chairs.
Friday, April 26th
In your planners, write...
I can improve my typing by 1 WPM.
Do Now - 20 minutes
Continue Typing Web lessons - Beginner review or Intermediate
Activity
Continue Libre Office project.
Wrap-up - 5 minutes
What is most difficult about Libre Office so far?

April 16-18

4/14/2013

 
Tuesday, April 16th
In your planners, write...
I can improve my typing by 1 WPM.
Do Now - 15 minutes
Typing web - Review your Beginner Course typing speed and accuracy.  Can you improve on it?
Begin the beginner course again.  How much faster are you?
Activity
Begin self-portrait activity.  FOLLOW DIRECTIONS
Make sure you check off all the items on the checklist
Thursday, April 18th
In your planners write...
I can improve my typing by 1 WPM.
I can follow directions to complete my self-portrait.
Do Now - 10 minutes
Continue Beginner Course review.  See how many lessons you can finish.
OR continue with Intermediate Lessons
Activity
1. Finish Paintbrush self-portrait. 30 minutes.
2. Grade your neighbor's self-portrait - Follow Directions
Wrap-up - 5 minutes 
Paintbrush survey - click here?

April 8-12

4/4/2013

 
Monday, April 8
In your planners, write...
I can improve my typing by 1 WPM.
I can complete 30 exercises by the end of today.
Do Now - 25 minutes
Typing web - keep progressing in your lessons.
Activity
Continue with Google Search project
Wrap-up - 2 minutes
How close are you to completing the beginner lessons?
Wednesday, April 10th
In your planners write...
I can improve my typing by 1 WPM.
I can use Google search to gather information.
Do Now - 15 minutes
Take the Typing Test in Typing Web. 
When you finish, continue with the Beginner Course 
OR click here for more practice. Choose Lesson 16.
Activity
1. Follow directions for completing SLC reflection
2. Finish Google Search project???
Wrap-up - 5 minutes 
What did you learn about Google search during this project
Friday, April 12th
In your planners, write...
I can improve my typing by 1 WPM.
Do Now - 15 minutes
Finish Beginner Course in Typing Web... 
How fast are you now? Can you do it without looking? USE A BOX.Activity
Finish Google Search Project?
Google Search reflection.
Wrap-up - 5 minutes
Free Time? How did your Class Dojo turn out?

APril 1-5

3/31/2013

 
Tuesday, April 2nd
In your planners write...
Finish Typing Web Beginner Course by Friday, April 12.
Complete 30 Exercises this week.
Do Now - 25 minutes
Typing web - keep progressing in your lessons.
Activity
Google Search - part 4 - Review

Thursday, April 4th
In your planners write...
Finish Typing Web Beginner Lessons by Friday April 12.
Do Now - 25 minutes
Typing web - keep progressing in your lessons.
Activity
Begin Google Search project. Here's the link for the questions.
Follow directions for how to complete the FLOWCHART.
Wrap-up - 5 minutes 
Discussion: What will be the hardest part of the Google project?

March 11-15

3/10/2013

 

Last week of Quarter 3

Monday, March 11
In your planners write...
IWBAT... 
1) Complete one FULL LESSON in Typing Web.
2) Use an OPERATOR when performing a search 
Do Now
Typing Web: You should complete each LESSON in the Beginner Course ONCE, then TAKE A TYPING TEST and go on to the next lesson.
Activity
1. 25 minutes - Log in to Typing Web work on your typing exercises
2. Graphing your progress - use Typing Web to graph all LESSONS you have completed
3. 20 minutes - Google Search, OPERATORS.
Wrap-up
Reflection on the back of your Graph: Typing Fluency... What is going well?  Where are you struggling?
Wednesday, March 13
In your planners write...
IWBAT... complete typing web test. 
Quarter 3 final typing test Friday
Do Now
Typing Web: TAKE A TYPING TEST.
Activity
1. Typing Test - you MUST complete the test. 
2. 15 minutes - Log in to Typing Web and work on your typing exercises
3. Graphing your progress - graph all your completed lessons.
Wrap-up
Follow Directions?
If time...
Typing games

Friday, March 15
In your planners write...
IWBAT... 
1) Complete the Typing Web test.
Do Now
Warm-up for your typing test by clicking here. You have 10 minutes, practice as many times as you
Activity
1.  Typing Test - take the typing test in Typing Web
Prizes awarded to fastest in class!!!
2. End of Quarter 3 Survey.
If time...
Typing games

MArch 4-8

3/3/2013

 

2 weeks left in quarter 3

Tuesday, March 5 - 30 Exercises Due Monday, March 11.
In your planners write...
IWBAT... 
1) Complete one full exercise in Typing Web.
2) Refine a Google search 
Do Now
Typing Web: Take a typing test - no matter where you are in your progress.
Activity
1. 20 minutes - You should complete each LESSON  in the Beginner Course ONCE, then TAKE A TYPING TEST and go on to the next lesson.
2. 15 minutes - Dance Mat Typing Stage 8
    Individual conferences about grades.
3. 20 minutes - Google Search, Part 3 continued.
Wrap-up
What have you learned about Google search?
Thursday, March 7
In your planners write...
IWBAT... 
1) Complete one full exercise in Typing Web.
2) Refine a Google search 
Do Now
Typing Web: You should complete each LESSON in the Beginner Course ONCE, then TAKE A TYPING TEST and go on to the next lesson.
Activity
1. 20 minutes - Log in to Typing Web work on your typing exercises
2. 15 minutes - Dance Mat - Level 10
3. 20 minutes - Google Search, Part 3
Wrap-up
None


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