"I will improve my typing skills by using the games and activities to practice."
www.freetypinggame.net
Play at least 5 times. Take your scores and find the average. Record your score in WORD.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
So, what did you think?
Please answer the following questions to let me know what you thought about this class. Please be honest AND respectful.
Please write at least one paragraph for each answer (5-7 sentences). Use correct spelling, proper grammar, complete sentences and correct punctuation.
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Please write at least one paragraph for each answer (5-7 sentences). Use correct spelling, proper grammar, complete sentences and correct punctuation.
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Current Events
Please answer the questions in WORD.
Please answer five questions. You may skip one question.
Also, describe how this current event might be important to you. Explain why or why not.
Remember:
Please use full sentences and check your spelling, punctuation and grammar.
List your sources. (Where did you find the answer?)
1. What well-known tourist area was evacuated this weekend when an unexploded car bomb was discovered there?
2. The 40th anniversary of what event was commemorated last week on the Kent State University campus?
3. What state experienced record-breaking rainfall in the last week, leading to serious flooding and the death of at least 19?
4. Why does the oil spill continue to be a problem in the Gulf of Mexico, even though workers have been putting out thousands of feet of material to contain it?
5. What two airlines announced they are merging to form the world’s largest airline?
6. What holiday was celebrated Sunday?
Objectives:
“I will read and research current events.”
“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”
"I will analyze current events by discussing how it relates to my life."
Please answer five questions. You may skip one question.
Also, describe how this current event might be important to you. Explain why or why not.
Remember:
Please use full sentences and check your spelling, punctuation and grammar.
List your sources. (Where did you find the answer?)
1. What well-known tourist area was evacuated this weekend when an unexploded car bomb was discovered there?
2. The 40th anniversary of what event was commemorated last week on the Kent State University campus?
3. What state experienced record-breaking rainfall in the last week, leading to serious flooding and the death of at least 19?
4. Why does the oil spill continue to be a problem in the Gulf of Mexico, even though workers have been putting out thousands of feet of material to contain it?
5. What two airlines announced they are merging to form the world’s largest airline?
6. What holiday was celebrated Sunday?
Objectives:
“I will read and research current events.”
“I will study articles for good writing techniques.”
"I will analyze current events by discussing how it relates to my life."
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Observe and Report
Good writers need to observe the world around them.
Take a look at recent news photos:
Washington Post
USA Today
Orlando Sentinel
Arizona Republic
1. Pick a photo.
1. Write down 5 observations about that photo. (Who, what, where, when, why or anything you observe)
3. Write 5 questions you'd like to ask the people in the photo or the person who took the photo.
4. Write a new caption for the photo.
5. Think of a headline for the story that would go with this photo.
Source: http://www.hsj.org/Teachers/Lesson_Plans/Detail.cfm?lessonplanid=259
Take a look at recent news photos:
Washington Post
USA Today
Orlando Sentinel
Arizona Republic
1. Pick a photo.
1. Write down 5 observations about that photo. (Who, what, where, when, why or anything you observe)
3. Write 5 questions you'd like to ask the people in the photo or the person who took the photo.
4. Write a new caption for the photo.
5. Think of a headline for the story that would go with this photo.
Source: http://www.hsj.org/Teachers/Lesson_Plans/Detail.cfm?lessonplanid=259
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