January 31, Feb 1, 2013

Hello Everyone
1. Today we will start with a journal write on " What are your feelings about the Superbowl?  Do you watch it? What is your favorite commercial from past Superbowls?  Write at least 5 sentences.
2. Ethics Activity:  What is the Right Thing to do?  Read page 63 What is a good way to make an ethical decision?  Read 1-5 and answer the Situations:  In a grocery store, ........
3. take 3 two minute timings in ATRT\
4.  Retype the email on page 58 and send to Mrs. Wilk at mwilk@mhrd.org
5.  Type memos on page 59 as a memo save and print.

Happy Ground Hog Day, February 2, 2013!

January 29 & 30, 2013

Hello All
Today we are working on Unbound Reports.  We will learn the proper format and layout for the unbound report.
Activities:
 Journal Write assignment:  Please write a paragraph about "How You Use the Internet Safely".
This should be a complete paragraph
Retype and label parts of " Samuel Clemens" Report
When finished, Proofread, Print and put in your portfolios.

Complete 4 two minute timings in ATRT

Internet Research:  Find an article about Internet Safety.  Write a two page paragraph assignment on what you learned and how you can improve yourself on the Internet.
When finished, you can play Typershark or Typer twist.

January 27 & 28, 2013

Good Day All,
Today we are working on our "Fan Letter".  Please continue to write your letter to your celebrity.  Proofread before printing.  Show Mrs. Wilk for approval.  Construct and print an envelop to use in mailing your letter.
When finished:
Complete 4 (2 minute timings in  ATRT).  Check your timing for accuracy and to see if you have improved in your speed.

Complete the "Snow Poem".  See Mrs. Wilk

January 21 & 22, 2013

Hello All

Today you will be working on a Martin Luther King Story.  Please retype the handout provided by Mrs. Wilk and save then email as an attachment to Mrs. Wilk using the following mwilk@mhrd.k12.nj.us. 

January 14, & 15, 2013

Hello All
Today we will be working on the following:
Finish your Netiquette assignment.  Make sure you take the quiz and see how well you do. 
Warm up:  please take 2 times in All The Right Type.  Try and increase your speed each timing.  Type for accuracy.
Complete Personal Business Letters on page 84 and 85  Letters 30b, 1, 2,& 3
Complete handout "News Website" You will be viewing different websites and comparing the articles and the layout.  Be aware of color, layout and easy to find information.

Enjoy!

Janaury 10 & 11 2013

Hello All
Warm Up:  page 82  28 C  Type the learn and apply sentences.  When typing the apply sentences, please include the proper word choice. 
29A  Retype each sentence three times with three different font choices. 
Construct your portfolio.  Include your cover sheet, sample letter, and memo

Today you will be graded on accuracy on 2 Personal Business Letter.  Please retype the following 2 letters which will be worth 20 points.  (pages 82-83)

When finished with the letters, please print and hand in.  Retype activities 4 &an,  6 page 80 (Practice envelope address.
Complete handout:  Netiquette read directions and answer questions.  Retype the rule and IN YOUR OWN WORDS, explain what the rules mean in your own words.

Janaury 8 & 9 2013

Good Morning All
Please open up your journal and write an entry on what your New Year's Resolution will be this year.  How can you improve yourself, your grades or your attitude?  Write 2 paragraphs on the topic.

First, today we will be working on your Portfolio cover.  Please finish your cover and include at least 4 pictures.  Change the size of the picture, the shape, the shading.
Activities:  Warm up page 80 Activity #5

Then we will be working on Personal Business Letters page 81.  Retype letter using proper format.  Print and correct errors.