Keyboarding Lessons |
COMPUTER SENSE:
Timeline about how computers have changed "History" (Thank you Tina Kelly)
Computer viruses:
Online Safety (October 2, 2013 Computer Sense project)
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/virus.htm
http://www.webroot.com/us/en/home/resources/articles/pc-security/computer-security-threats-computer-viruses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxal31zIKdE How viruses work....you tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5SF_pZ5eb0 10 most famous computer viruses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK5ija2gVbY Extortion spyware
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiIToBYDtqA Protection from computer viruses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLKYaQVTAR0 Anatomy of a computer virus
http://www.crews.org/curriculum/ex/compsci/articles/virusarticle.html (reading with questions)
Computer etiquette:
(October 9, 2013 Computer sense) http://www.brainpop.com/technology/computersandinternet/digitaletiquette/ BrainPOp
http://www.nisd.net/digitalcitizen/sec_digcit/etiquette_6_12.htm Digital Citizen
http://learntech.ties.k12.mn.us/digital_citizenship.html Good Stuff!!! Resources for research and teaching
http://www.pamf.org/preteen/growingup/etiquette.html#Etiquette on the Computer
http://www.itstime.com/apr2005.htm
http://www.gurteen.com/gurteen/gurteen.nsf/id/email-etiquette
http://www.ask.com/question/why-computer-etiquette-literacy-is-important
http://www.crews.org/curriculum/ex/compsci/articles/ethics.htm#part1
Computer parts:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_computer_hardware
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIl8d6c68_s parts of a computer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF4nbAyLP4M Nerds on call....things to consider when buying a computer.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/parts-of-a-computer
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/basic-parts-computer-upgrade-technology-explained/..Good explan of cptr parts.
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm...How stuff works...computers and their parts.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/password-recovery/password-recovery.htm...password recovery software.
http://www.diy-computer-repair.com/.....Good read about DIY computer repair.
Learning to Type:
Power typing
Listen and Write
word games
http://www.goodtyping.com/
http://www.atypingtest.com/typingpractice/typing-practice-printable-computer-keyboard.html.....
http://www.nimblefingers.com/n_graphics/key_none_r.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ic2L7ZyFC8.....keyboarding advantages .....
Computer Club site
Computer History (with questions)
Internet History (with questions)
http://www.web2teachingtools.com/index.html
Communication Skills
Collaboration Tool
Creativity in the classroom
Critical Thinking Skills
Information Literacy
Temp emails and other tools
List of tools that can be used in the classroom
Examples of student websites : weebly
Creating a website
Voki building
Skype
Voicethread
Wordle
Tagxedo
Timeline about how computers have changed "History" (Thank you Tina Kelly)
Computer viruses:
Online Safety (October 2, 2013 Computer Sense project)
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/virus.htm
http://www.webroot.com/us/en/home/resources/articles/pc-security/computer-security-threats-computer-viruses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxal31zIKdE How viruses work....you tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5SF_pZ5eb0 10 most famous computer viruses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK5ija2gVbY Extortion spyware
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiIToBYDtqA Protection from computer viruses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLKYaQVTAR0 Anatomy of a computer virus
http://www.crews.org/curriculum/ex/compsci/articles/virusarticle.html (reading with questions)
Computer etiquette:
(October 9, 2013 Computer sense) http://www.brainpop.com/technology/computersandinternet/digitaletiquette/ BrainPOp
http://www.nisd.net/digitalcitizen/sec_digcit/etiquette_6_12.htm Digital Citizen
http://learntech.ties.k12.mn.us/digital_citizenship.html Good Stuff!!! Resources for research and teaching
http://www.pamf.org/preteen/growingup/etiquette.html#Etiquette on the Computer
http://www.itstime.com/apr2005.htm
http://www.gurteen.com/gurteen/gurteen.nsf/id/email-etiquette
http://www.ask.com/question/why-computer-etiquette-literacy-is-important
http://www.crews.org/curriculum/ex/compsci/articles/ethics.htm#part1
Computer parts:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_computer_hardware
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIl8d6c68_s parts of a computer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF4nbAyLP4M Nerds on call....things to consider when buying a computer.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/parts-of-a-computer
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/basic-parts-computer-upgrade-technology-explained/..Good explan of cptr parts.
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm...How stuff works...computers and their parts.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/password-recovery/password-recovery.htm...password recovery software.
http://www.diy-computer-repair.com/.....Good read about DIY computer repair.
Learning to Type:
Power typing
Listen and Write
word games
http://www.goodtyping.com/
http://www.atypingtest.com/typingpractice/typing-practice-printable-computer-keyboard.html.....
http://www.nimblefingers.com/n_graphics/key_none_r.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ic2L7ZyFC8.....keyboarding advantages .....
Computer Club site
Computer History (with questions)
Internet History (with questions)
http://www.web2teachingtools.com/index.html
Communication Skills
Collaboration Tool
Creativity in the classroom
Critical Thinking Skills
Information Literacy
Temp emails and other tools
List of tools that can be used in the classroom
Examples of student websites : weebly
Creating a website
Voki building
Skype
Voicethread
Wordle
Tagxedo
Quick Writes: Story endings....
Tday, Oct , 2013:
Use the following endings to stories to come up with the beginning and middle. This is an unusual twist on the story starter.
1. My friend and I walked hand in hand out of the school. It was the best day I can ever remember.
2. I will never forget the day I spent in the principal's office. The next time my friend Larry asks me to do him a favor, I will run the other way.
3. My dog Molly is the best dog in the whole world. If it wasn't for her I would have drowned in the lake today. She saved my life.
4. The zookeeper locked the gorilla cage and the crowd walked to their cars. I bet that Shawn will think twice the next time he pounds on the glass of the gorilla enclosure at the zoo. It could have turned out much worse than it did.
5. We filed off the bus one at a time. Our bodies were covered with dirt, our clothes were torn, and we had calluses on our hands, but we all had smiles on our faces.
6. The team lifted me onto their shoulders and carried me around the gym. I looked at the shiny trophy in my hand and smiled. It has been the best basketball season ever.
7. I fell out of the two-man sailboat and kissed the sand. What a day! I never thought I would see the land again two hours ago when the fog was surrounding us. My sailing days are over.
8. The crowd was cheering as I lifted my face out of the pie pan. I never heard them until I had finished the whole cherry pie. I bet no one ever expected a skinny kid like me to iwn the pie eating contest today, but then they don't know my secret.
9. We covered the hideout with leaves and sticks. Hopefully no one would ever find our special place in the woods. It would be our secret for years to come.
Tday, Oct , 2013:
Use the following endings to stories to come up with the beginning and middle. This is an unusual twist on the story starter.
1. My friend and I walked hand in hand out of the school. It was the best day I can ever remember.
2. I will never forget the day I spent in the principal's office. The next time my friend Larry asks me to do him a favor, I will run the other way.
3. My dog Molly is the best dog in the whole world. If it wasn't for her I would have drowned in the lake today. She saved my life.
4. The zookeeper locked the gorilla cage and the crowd walked to their cars. I bet that Shawn will think twice the next time he pounds on the glass of the gorilla enclosure at the zoo. It could have turned out much worse than it did.
5. We filed off the bus one at a time. Our bodies were covered with dirt, our clothes were torn, and we had calluses on our hands, but we all had smiles on our faces.
6. The team lifted me onto their shoulders and carried me around the gym. I looked at the shiny trophy in my hand and smiled. It has been the best basketball season ever.
7. I fell out of the two-man sailboat and kissed the sand. What a day! I never thought I would see the land again two hours ago when the fog was surrounding us. My sailing days are over.
8. The crowd was cheering as I lifted my face out of the pie pan. I never heard them until I had finished the whole cherry pie. I bet no one ever expected a skinny kid like me to iwn the pie eating contest today, but then they don't know my secret.
9. We covered the hideout with leaves and sticks. Hopefully no one would ever find our special place in the woods. It would be our secret for years to come.
Typing EXAM: Click on the following URL and change it to 3 minutes. Keep trying to get your best speed. You have 7 different variations to type......
Typing lesson #1
Typing test
Typing test # 1
Typing test no# 2
Typing test no # 3
Speed Test
Typing Games
Quick Brown Frog Typing
How to type
Typing Boss
Typing master games
Colored keyboard matching fingers
Keyboard to color yourself
Key Boarding Online...Great site
Typing test
Typing test # 1
Typing test no# 2
Typing test no # 3
Speed Test
Typing Games
Quick Brown Frog Typing
How to type
Typing Boss
Typing master games
Colored keyboard matching fingers
Keyboard to color yourself
Key Boarding Online...Great site
Keyboarding Lesson # 1: Research
Website #1: Read this research and write a paragraph about the research findings.
Website #2: Read this research and write a paragraph about the research findings.
Keyboarding risks #3: Read this research and write a paragraph about the research findings.
500 most used words in the English Language #4: try typing these for speed and fun...
Accuracy, speed and technique #5: Read this research and write a paragraph about the research findings.
Website #2: Read this research and write a paragraph about the research findings.
Keyboarding risks #3: Read this research and write a paragraph about the research findings.
500 most used words in the English Language #4: try typing these for speed and fun...
Accuracy, speed and technique #5: Read this research and write a paragraph about the research findings.
Proofreading Guidance:
Anyone can learn to be a better proofreader.
Here are some tips:
1. Read the paper very slowly, and read aloud if possible. Read only one word at a time. By slowing down, you are more likely to catch errors. Reading aloud also helps in proofreading because it involves two senses instead of one. It is easier to hear a word that has been left out than to catch the error using only your eyes.
2. Read what is actually on the page. (This is harder than you might think.) Our eyes tend to see what they want to see. They will fill in missing letters or even missing words.
3. Proofread more than once. Some people even think it’s a good idea to read the paper from back to front.
4. Get to know the kinds of errors you make. Double-check for those.
5. Don’t get discouraged if you find mistakes. Remember that magazines and newspapers hire many editors to proofread their content, and they still have mistakes.
Here are some tips:
1. Read the paper very slowly, and read aloud if possible. Read only one word at a time. By slowing down, you are more likely to catch errors. Reading aloud also helps in proofreading because it involves two senses instead of one. It is easier to hear a word that has been left out than to catch the error using only your eyes.
2. Read what is actually on the page. (This is harder than you might think.) Our eyes tend to see what they want to see. They will fill in missing letters or even missing words.
3. Proofread more than once. Some people even think it’s a good idea to read the paper from back to front.
4. Get to know the kinds of errors you make. Double-check for those.
5. Don’t get discouraged if you find mistakes. Remember that magazines and newspapers hire many editors to proofread their content, and they still have mistakes.
1. Monday, 2013: Proofreading
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2. Wednesday, , 2013: Proofreading
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QUICK WRITES: (Writing Bugs)
August / September WRITING BUGS
Tuesday, 2013: All about me....
Thursday, 2013: If I were......
Tuesday, Three compliments and a wish....
Thursday, What are your memories of the Summer?
Tuesday, What are your goals for this semester?
Thursday, 2013: Why are you taking Typing classes?
Tuesday, Recommendations for change for the principal: Tell what you want to change. Why do you want to change it? How could things be done better?
Thursday, Labor Day
Tuesday, Rosh Hashana
Thursday, Yom Kippur
Tuesday, 2013: My Best Teacher Ever
Before this year, which teacher was your favorite teacher? Write a short letter to that teacher.
Thursday, 2013: Summer Camp Mystery
Imagine a mystery you would investigate at camp.
Tuesday, 2013: What Independence Means to Me (July 4)
Write a letter to a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Thursday, 2013: Best Summer Books
Share your list of favorite summer reads.
Tuesday, 2013: If Seashells Could Talk
Imagine your life as a seashell on the beach.
Thursday, 2013: Having a Great Time! Wish You Were Here!
Imagine you are on your dream vacation.
Tuesday, 2013: All about me....
Thursday, 2013: If I were......
Tuesday, Three compliments and a wish....
Thursday, What are your memories of the Summer?
Tuesday, What are your goals for this semester?
Thursday, 2013: Why are you taking Typing classes?
Tuesday, Recommendations for change for the principal: Tell what you want to change. Why do you want to change it? How could things be done better?
Thursday, Labor Day
Tuesday, Rosh Hashana
Thursday, Yom Kippur
Tuesday, 2013: My Best Teacher Ever
Before this year, which teacher was your favorite teacher? Write a short letter to that teacher.
Thursday, 2013: Summer Camp Mystery
Imagine a mystery you would investigate at camp.
Tuesday, 2013: What Independence Means to Me (July 4)
Write a letter to a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Thursday, 2013: Best Summer Books
Share your list of favorite summer reads.
Tuesday, 2013: If Seashells Could Talk
Imagine your life as a seashell on the beach.
Thursday, 2013: Having a Great Time! Wish You Were Here!
Imagine you are on your dream vacation.
Century 21 Jr. References: (Proof Reading, Tables, Business Letters, Memo's, Unbound Reports with references)
Lesson 2. Chapter 3 / Lessons 10 / 11 (Century 21 Jr.Textbook, page 64)
Copy the questions below to a Word document. Type your answers immediately after the questions. Initial off on your check sheet. Print the document and ask Mr. Slone to review and approve.
- How did the development of computers influence the Space Program? Space Exploration
- What is the history of computers? Timeline of computer development or Time line comparison of computers
- What was common in computers in 1982?
- What was common in computers in 1992?
- What was common in computers in 2002?
- What is the capability of computers in 2012?
- Have computers made us more productive? How? Computer paper on productivity and Technology and efficiency
- What is the impact of computers on Society? Term papers and Essays
- Define network, internet, servers and email.
- What is a newsgroup and check this one out, Newsmap.jp
- What did you think of Newsmap.jp? What did it offer that made it very useable?
- What is a chatroom? Wikipedia definition
- What are some reasons to consider Chatrooms to be dangerous for teenagers to use?
- Define World Wide Web, Internet service provider and (give an example).
- Define web browser and give an example.....
- What is a URL and give an example.
- What do these extensions mean? .edu / .mil / .org / .biz / .com / .gov / .net / .us / .mx / .uk?
- Define hyper link? Can you give some examples?
- Play a game...Fling the teacher.
- Another Fling the teacher game.
Lesson 3. Chapter 3 / Lesson 12 (Century 21 Jr. Textbook, page 75)
Copy the questions below to a word document. Type your answers immediately after the questions. Initial off on your check sheet. Print the document and ask Mr. Slone to review and approve.
- Define browser and give some examples? Do you have a preferred browser that you use and why?
- Define history.
- Define favorites. What is a problem with keeping favorites on a computer?
- Do you save any of your favorites on the "cloud"? Check out www.Diigo.com.
- What features does Diigo offer that you might find useful? How to use Diigo for students...
- Search features differ by browser. Check these out...www.dogpile.com
- What does it offer you? Does it provide extra search capability?
- How many search engines can you think of? check this list out....Search engines
- Read this list of the Top 100 search engines....List those that you are familiar with and those that you might want to use in the future.
- Pick 10 of the above search engines and search for this topic and describe the differences in your searches (Yellowstone National Park)
Lesson 4. Chapter 3 / Lesson 13 (Century 21 Jr. Textbook, page 80)
Copy the questions below to a word document. Type your answers immediately after the questions. Initial off on your check sheet. Print the document and ask Mr. Slone to review and approve.
- Define ethics.
- Define Netiquette.
- Name four things that you should never do when using the NET.
- What is a computer virus?
- Define Spyware.
- How can you avoid computer viruses?
- Define hackers and hacking.
- What is identity theft?
- Name and describe three types of computer crime.
- List 10 rules of Netiquette.
- Define a Scam.
- Define E-commerce (pages 70 of Century 21 textbook)?
- Define Market.
- Define marketplace.
- Define Global Marketplace.
- Log onto this Cyber Crime site, choose two sites of interest and write a two paragraph summary of the article.
Lesson 5. Chapter 3 / Lesson 14 (Century 21 Jr. Textbook, page 84)
Copy the questions below to a word document. Type your answers immediately after the questions. Initial off on your check sheet. Print the document and ask Mr. Slone to review and approve.
- List at least 5 ways to maintain personal safety when using the internet.
- Define and describe a Firewall.
- Describe Privacy policy and tell why one is necessary.
- Define a search engine and give some examples.
- Define copyright (Copyright and Fair use) and tell why it is necessary to have laws protecting this right.
- Define Plagiarism and give an example of it. (Examples for Students)
- How can one keep from plagiarizing anothers work? Plagiarism site and (Current news about Plagiarism), Consequences of Plagiarism
- What can happen to you for plagiarizing anothers work? Plagiarism
Lesson # 6 Digital Literacy and Online Ethics
The Internet can seem like a space where “anything goes.” People can seemingly say or post whatever they like, without any negative consequences. In the absence of face-to-face contact, young people in particular tend to lose their inhibitions and do or say things they would not in “real life.”
This discussion—a perfect activity to celebrate Media Literacy Week (November 7-11)—will open youth’s eyes to the very real human and legal consequences of online behavior, highlighting ethical lessons that can be learned from the poor choices that some have made.
Grade Level: 8-12
Student learning objectives
Students will gain digital literacy (media literacy, information literacy) skills by considering the human and legal consequences of poor choices others have made online. Students will recognize that even when online expression is protected by the First Amendment, it still can result in legal consequences. Students also will discuss the concepts of “netiquette” and “cyber ethics” and then brainstorm a set of guidelines for appropriate online behavior.
Preparation
Student discussion questions:
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson-plan-booster/cyber-ethics.shtml
This discussion—a perfect activity to celebrate Media Literacy Week (November 7-11)—will open youth’s eyes to the very real human and legal consequences of online behavior, highlighting ethical lessons that can be learned from the poor choices that some have made.
Grade Level: 8-12
Student learning objectives
Students will gain digital literacy (media literacy, information literacy) skills by considering the human and legal consequences of poor choices others have made online. Students will recognize that even when online expression is protected by the First Amendment, it still can result in legal consequences. Students also will discuss the concepts of “netiquette” and “cyber ethics” and then brainstorm a set of guidelines for appropriate online behavior.
Preparation
- You may want to provide the text of the First Amendment to students either on paper or via electronic display.
- See frequently asked questions about student free expression and When does student speech become harassment? (Scroll all the way down to the 'Speech Codes" heading to find the answer to this second question.)
- Acts of harassment are defined as written, oral, or physical acts that harm a student, damage the student’s property, interfere with the student’s education, or disrupt the orderly operation of a school. Categories of harassment are found in several federal statutes and prohibit discrimination based on gender; disability; and religion, race, color or national origin.
- Schools are obligated by law to prohibit harassment that occurs on school grounds and in some cases can prohibit off-campus action if it disrupts the learning environment of the harassed student. Victims of harassment are also likely to press criminal charges.
- Consider the “Summary of Legal Principles” which begins on page 7 of the guide Student Expression in the Age of Columbine: Securing Safety and Protecting First Amendment Rights by David L. Hudson, Jr.
If the student’s expression is made on school grounds, using school equipment, and/or as part of a school assignment, it is more likely that the school can successfully prohibit the expression. Yet, even expressions that are unrelated to schoolwork and occur off-campus on students’ personal computers (such as Facebook posts) may be subject to school censoring in certain limited situations. David Hudson identifies these specific situations:- The student expression is substantially disruptive. If school officials can reasonably predict that the student expression (even if made off of school grounds and not on a school-owned computer) will disrupt the learning environment or interfere with the rights of others in the school community (expressions that can be construed as bullying are a good example) then they can prohibit the expression, and it is not protected under the First Amendment.
- The student expression involves a true threat. If an expression communicates a serious, clear intent to harm someone — it receives no First Amendment protection and could result in a school ordering the “speaker” to halt the expression (or in the case of online material, delete the material). The expression could also result in criminal charges of threatening or even cyberstalking.
- Make sure you’re clear regarding one thing that’s often confusing for students: Even if speech is protected by the First Amendment, it still can result in criminal charges. Speech that is eligible for First Amendment protection is free from government interference; however, a person who feels harmed by someone’s speech may certainly file charges (such as criminal defamation or harassment) against the “speaker.” (You may want to note that laws vary by state in terms of the specific charges that can be filed in various situations.) Even if the accused is found not guilty, other negative consequences are likely to include a publicly announced arrest, embarrassing media stories and significant legal expenses.
- Examine the following five court cases and consider their implications.
- In the 2010 Roger Corey Bonsant case, Bonsant, then a 17-year-old high school student, was arrested and charged with criminal defamation after he was accused of creating a fake Facebook page using a teacher’s name and image. While the case is still being decided, this is an example of criminal ramifications that students may face for participating in dubious online acts.
- Several cases exist in which students who created false Facebook or MySpace pages featuring the names and likenesses of teachers and administrators. On these pages, students published items painting the educators as drug and sex addicts. In some cases school punishments were reversed by courts, due to the fact that the student activity took place off school grounds and presumably was not sufficiently “disruptive” of the school environment to override the students’ right to free speech. The victims depicted in these false Facebook pages could very well have filed charges, however.
- In 2011, a 12-year-old Seattle girl was arrested and charged with cyberstalking and first-degree computer trespassing. Authorities alleged that she stole a former friend’s Facebook password, logged into the account and posted explicit content. She was found guilty and sentenced to probation. (The girls’ school does not seem to have been involved in this case.)
- Six Nevada middle-schoolers were arrested in January, 2011 for using Facebook to invite other students to take part in “Attack a Teacher Day.” They were all arrested and charged with communicating threats, as several specific teachers were called out in posts to the Web site.
- In the Phoebe Prince case, Prince was bullied (both in person and online) by a group of teens at her Massachusetts high school after it was discovered she had a brief relationship with a boy. The boy’s girlfriend and a group of her friends systematically tormented Prince in retaliation. The bullying was considered a factor in Prince’s January 2010 suicide. All the teens involved were arrested on manslaughter charges. They eventually pled guilty to lesser crimes and were sentenced to probation and community service.
- Introduce the idea of “cyber ethics.” Professional journalists and publishers are held to a standard of ethics related to what they write and print (see Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics). Consider whether some of the same ethical standards could, or should, apply to private citizens communicating on a public medium such as Facebook.
- Cybercitizenship.org explains that “cyber ethics” and “netiquette” refer to responsible online behavior. These terms apply to what people do online when no one else is looking. Explore the following sources of simple tips for young people:
- In addition, the Computer Ethics Institute, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance technology by ethical means, generated The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics, a set of guidelines that included the following:
- Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.
- Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness [lie].
- Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.
Student discussion questions:
- Under what circumstances is students’ online “speech” protected by the First Amendment?
- Under what circumstances is online speech not protected (i.e., a school can order a student to stop, and issue punishment)?
- Can even protected online speech result in criminal charges? Under what circumstances? What kind of criminal charges can result?
- Even if online speech is legal (protected by The First Amendment), do individuals have a separate, personal ethical obligation to avoid certain online behaviors? If so, what kinds of things should not be done online?
- What lessons do you take away from the five student criminal cases that we discussed?
- How do you think each of the following individuals felt in each case:
- Accused student(s)
- Parents of accused student(s)
- Classmates of accused student(s)
- Adult or youth victim(s) of students’ online behavior
- Law enforcement
- General public
- Do you think the judge made the right decision in the Phoebe Prince case, the Seattle cyberstalking case and the cases mentioned in the Star-Telegram editorial? Why or why not?
- Do important people in your life talk with you about the dangers of certain online behavior?
- Do young people fully understand the consequences of their online activity? Why or why not?
- What did you gain from reading others’ lists of “netiquette” rules? Which rules did you like/not like? Which rules do you think young people your age most often don’t follow?
- Which of these rules do you personally follow? Do you plan to change anything you’re currently doing online based on these guidelines (this could include not supporting others whose online behavior concerns you)? Are there other guidelines you would recommend adding to these lists?
- (If teachers want to pair up or group students) Did you agree with your partner/group about which rules should be on the list? Did you decide to add new rules?
- What can we do in our school and community to encourage students to follow these ethical guidelines?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson-plan-booster/cyber-ethics.shtml
Past story starters:
Halloween Scary stories.......
It's that time of year. We are going to show off our composition and formatting skills by creating scary stories. You must select one of the story starters and use it to begin your story. Please look over the story starters below and and select one to help you begin your story.
1. The bell rang, signaling the end of the day at school. The halls had cleared and I was almost to the door, as I passed by the vacant classroom something was making a strange noise, so I opened the door and .....
2. The friends stood outside the school, looking up at the windows, wondering....
It's that time of year. We are going to show off our composition and formatting skills by creating scary stories. You must select one of the story starters and use it to begin your story. Please look over the story starters below and and select one to help you begin your story.
1. The bell rang, signaling the end of the day at school. The halls had cleared and I was almost to the door, as I passed by the vacant classroom something was making a strange noise, so I opened the door and .....
2. The friends stood outside the school, looking up at the windows, wondering....
What does Veterans Day mean to me?
Please write about this holiday and why we have it.
Thanksgiving Holiday
What are you thankful for? What traditions do you have at Thanksgiving that you look forward to doing? Do you have a special story about Thanksgiving that you would share?
Making Thanksgiving Cards
Thanksgiving cards: Website: print up to 3 cards and color them to give to friends and family. Happy Turkey Day!!
Note: Use appropriate formatting skills when creating stories. Keep them school appropriate!
Note: Use appropriate formatting skills when creating stories. Keep them school appropriate!
Christmas
Cards, What traditions do you celebrate at this time of year? What is your most memorable Christmas and why?
New Years
Resolutions (personal, academic, family, friends, other)
Valentine's Day writing assignment
Copy the questions below to a word document. Type your answers immediately after the questions. Initial off on your check sheet. Print the document and ask Mr. Slone to review and approve.
Write a minimum of a one page paper about Valentine's Day.
Hyperlinks: Wikipedia; History of Valentine's Day; How Valentine's Day Works; History and facts; Holiday spot; Valentine Day poems; More Poetry;
Write a minimum of a one page paper about Valentine's Day.
Hyperlinks: Wikipedia; History of Valentine's Day; How Valentine's Day Works; History and facts; Holiday spot; Valentine Day poems; More Poetry;
- What is the religious history of the celebration?
- What countries celebrate the date?
- How celebrated in the day? rated as what?
- Include Claudius, St. Valentine in the paper.
- Are there any countries that don't celebrate this date and if so, why?
- Which sex (male/female) purchases the most cards and what is the percentage?
- What does your MoM and Dad do on this date?
- How would you like your significant other to do for you on this date?
- What do you personally think of this date?
- Make a card with an appropriate poem/saying for your mom or dad or.......
HOLOCAUST
Writing a paper with hyper links....
February: Proofreading practice:
Anyone can learn to be a better proofreader.
Here are some tips:
1. Read the paper very slowly, and read aloud if possible. Read only one word at a time. By slowing down, you are more likely to catch errors. Reading aloud also helps in proofreading because it involves two senses instead of one. It is easier to hear a word that has been left out than to catch the error using only your eyes.
2. Read what is actually on the page. (This is harder than you might think.) Our eyes tend to see what they want to see. They will fill in missing letters or even missing words.
3. Proofread more than once. Some people even think it’s a good idea to read the paper from back to front.
4. Get to know the kinds of errors you make. Double-check for those.
5. Don’t get discouraged if you find mistakes. Remember that magazines and newspapers hire many editors to proofread their content, and they still have mistakes.
Tuesday 19 February: Click here :Proofreading quiz: Do proofreading activity page 1. Show Mr. Slone your work.
Wednesday, 20 February: Click here: Proofreading Quiz: Do proofreading activity page 2.Show Mr. Slone your work.
Thursday, 21 February: Click here: Proofreading Quiz: Do proofreading activity page 3.Show Mr. Slone your work.
Friday, 22 February:Click here: Proofreading Quiz: Do proofreading activity page 4.Show Mr. Slone your work.
Here are some tips:
1. Read the paper very slowly, and read aloud if possible. Read only one word at a time. By slowing down, you are more likely to catch errors. Reading aloud also helps in proofreading because it involves two senses instead of one. It is easier to hear a word that has been left out than to catch the error using only your eyes.
2. Read what is actually on the page. (This is harder than you might think.) Our eyes tend to see what they want to see. They will fill in missing letters or even missing words.
3. Proofread more than once. Some people even think it’s a good idea to read the paper from back to front.
4. Get to know the kinds of errors you make. Double-check for those.
5. Don’t get discouraged if you find mistakes. Remember that magazines and newspapers hire many editors to proofread their content, and they still have mistakes.
Tuesday 19 February: Click here :Proofreading quiz: Do proofreading activity page 1. Show Mr. Slone your work.
Wednesday, 20 February: Click here: Proofreading Quiz: Do proofreading activity page 2.Show Mr. Slone your work.
Thursday, 21 February: Click here: Proofreading Quiz: Do proofreading activity page 3.Show Mr. Slone your work.
Friday, 22 February:Click here: Proofreading Quiz: Do proofreading activity page 4.Show Mr. Slone your work.
Presidential Interview Writing assignment (Feb 28)
Read 5 Paragraph Essay
Monday (25 Feb) : read the questions and browse the hyperlinks (taking notes).
Tuesday (26 Feb) : Brain storm main ideas from the readings. Choose 3 main ones that you can support with multiple comments.
Wednesday (27 Feb) : Outline your essay do a rough draft
Thursday (28 Feb) : do a final draft.
Friday: NO SCHOOL, TEACHER WORKDAY.
Copy the questions below to a word document. Type your answers immediately after the questions. Initial off on your check sheet. Print the document and ask Mr. Slone to review and approve.
Write a minimum of a one page paper about your Presidential interview...
Hyperlinks: The Presidents, Wikipedia, POTUS, History.com, Biography.com, Facts and Trivia, Facts you didn't know,
Monday (25 Feb) : read the questions and browse the hyperlinks (taking notes).
Tuesday (26 Feb) : Brain storm main ideas from the readings. Choose 3 main ones that you can support with multiple comments.
Wednesday (27 Feb) : Outline your essay do a rough draft
Thursday (28 Feb) : do a final draft.
Friday: NO SCHOOL, TEACHER WORKDAY.
Copy the questions below to a word document. Type your answers immediately after the questions. Initial off on your check sheet. Print the document and ask Mr. Slone to review and approve.
Write a minimum of a one page paper about your Presidential interview...
Hyperlinks: The Presidents, Wikipedia, POTUS, History.com, Biography.com, Facts and Trivia, Facts you didn't know,
- Write an essay about what you would ask the president of your choice.
- Which president would you choose?
- Why would you choose this president?
- What kind of questions would you ask? Explain your interest.