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Sunday, September 3, 2017

ELA 8 - Week 1


   WEDNESDAY   9-6    A-Day:  Introductions and Course Criteria     

     Announcements     

Go Ahead and Get Started!
  1. Pick your seat.
  2. Grab a large index card, handout & a couple markers from the BLACK Cart.
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     DO Now - Create a Name Tent       


    Fold the index card in half and write your name, period and something you say A LOT on it! Be creative but make sure your name is big and easy to read from a distance!

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         Learning Target(s)     
    • I know who my teacher is and how I can explain how to earn an A+ in this class! 

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         House Keeping        
    1. Attendance! Who can help?
    2. Seating Chart.
    3. Your Schedule.
    4. Course Criteria Sheet and Field Trip.
    5. Medical Form.
    6. Tardy Policy.
    7. Beverage Policy.
    8. Internet Policy.

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         Mini-Lesson:  Introductions All Around      
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         Work Time       
    • None

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         Assessment / Homework       


       THURSDAY  9-7    B-Day:  Your Paperless Classroom!     

         Announcements     

    • Attention Attendance Helpers!  Please remember to take attendance!  Thanks!
    • Sit in the seat you selected yesterday.
    • Set up your name tent so your teacher can see it.
    • Begin the Do Now below.
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         DO Now - Screen Time        

    On the back of your name tent, write down all of your favorite sites, apps, social media, gaming, and anything else that requires you to look through a screen to access it (cell phone, TV, laptop, notebook, etc...). Be prepared to share one with the class and why it brings you good vibes! Here are some of mine...


    Snapchat, Evening News, Bill Maher, Netflix (Various Shows), Woot.com, BrainHoney.net, Facebook, The Daily Chive, Twitter, Weather Bug, Daily Horoscope, DI Radio, Facebook, Huffington Post, Google Calendar, Dish Network, Netflicks, Hulu Plus, Apple TV, Wii, Skyward Sword, Fit Brains, Tumblr, Nike Running, Pandora, CVS Pharmacy, EverTube, Instagram, Common Core, Podcasts, Crossfader, MixMiester, Garage band, Acorns, Mindfulness, iTunes, Fandango, What's App, SkyView, M&T Bank, AFCU
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         Learning Target(s)     
    • I know what a Chromebook is and how to take care of and store it.
    • I know what Chrome OS is and how to personalize it.
    • I know how to log into my Chromebook from anywhere!
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         House Keeping        
    1. Attendance! Who can help?
    2. Did you read and have your Course Criteria Sheet signed?
    3. Please ask your parents to email me for extra credit.

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         Mini-Lesson:  Welcome to Your Paperless Classroom!     
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         Work Time       
    • Get your very own class Chromebook!
    • Find two more videos about using a Chromebook or Chrome OS.
    • Just type in "Tips on Using Chrome OS" and select videos.
    • Change your wallpaper.
    • Add your profile picture to your account.
    • Log in to Google Classroom.
    • Arrange your Chromebook Apps.

    • If you find something really cool, let me know!
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         Assessment / Homework       
      • Have your Course Criteria Acknowledgement Form signed or just have your parents email me for extra credit by Monday!




         FRIDAY  9-8    C-Day:  Google Classroom       


           Announcements     

      • Are you an Attendance Helper?  Please take attendance now.
      • Set up your Name Tent so your teacher can see it.
      • Begin the Do Now below.
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           DO Now - Personalize Your Chromebook     

      Open your Chromebook and do the following if you haven't done so yet...
      1. Change your background wallpaper.
      2. Add your picture to your account profile.
      3. Arrange your Chromebook Apps.
      4. Go to Google Play and type the word student in the search box at the top of the page.
      5. Download one app that you think is interesting.
      TIP:  If you don't know how to do any of these things then do a search for a How To video and learn how to do it!
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           Learning Target(s)     
      • I can sign in to Google Classroom, Post a Comment and Turn In a simple assignment.
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           Mini-Lesson:  Google Classroom Basics       
      Watch this video:  Google Classroom Basics
      Type in the code for your period when you click on "Join a Class."


      Period 1: t9tubdp
      Period 2: d9fvjo
      Period 4: d7sqy5
      Period 5AC: 2w1bjf
      Period 5BD:  anb98yf
      Period 6:  gv38mg
           
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           Work Time       
      • Click on the Stream tab.
      • Complete Assignment #10.0 in Google Classroom and click TURN IN by tonight at 11:59pm.
        TIP:  DId you know you can download Google Docs and Google classroom to your pohone and do your homework on the fly?  Ask me how!
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           Assessment / Homework       
        • Complete Assignment 10.0 in the Stream!  Not done? Submit it by Sunday 11:59PM.









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