Blog #27: Reflections on 2013

First thing... if you have not already turned in your parent permission form for War Games give it to the sub today. If you do not have parent permission by Friday, you will not be allowed to watch the movie... this is a district rule! There are extras on my desk in room 207 if anyone needs another. (Steven can get them)

With 2013 coming to a close think back on everything that has happened and tell your favorite event/happening. It could be a trip, movie, party, family gathering, sporting event, birthday, anything that was memorable to you. Please include a blog title and number, 5 sentences, 1 picture, and five comments on other blogs. When you are finished please take a (Final) Typing Test--This is the last one for the year! In order to earn an A for a typing grade, you must have all of the lessons completed through "The Californians Tale."  Please go back and check to make sure your lessons are complete.  After you are done with Typing Web, go to your sample website.  Try to add a Calendar Gadget to your website.  Also, see if you can figure out how to add a link to a page.  Make a link for your blog and your Gamestar Mechanic game on one of the pages.

I am so sorry that I am not there today.  My mother is in the hospital and I am here with her to help out.  I should be there on Friday and am looking forward to our movie/hot chocolate day.  

See you soon! 
Mrs. Hodge

Blog #26: What would you tell an 8-year-old?

During the holiday season the topic of Santa Claus always comes up.  If an 8-year-old came to you and asked, "Is Santa Claus real?"  What would you tell them?  Give reasons for your explanation.  Back up your explanation with examples.  Don't forget at least 5 sentences, and comment on 5 other blogs when you are finished.

Once you are done with your blog, go to typing web and complete the lesson titled "The Child's Story."  If you finish the lesson, you can continue to explore your sample website.

Be sure to turn in the parent permission form for the movie on Friday.

Blog #25: Favorite Holiday Tradition

Hello Class,  I am sorry I am not here today.  I am at home with my sick son:(
The great thing about this class is that you are all self sufficient on the computers and you should be able to complete the assignments without instructions or redirection from the sub.

Today's Blog:
Since it is the holiday season, tell me about your favorite holiday tradition.  What is your favorite activity this time of year?  Do you walk down Christmas Tree Lane?  Do you drink hot cocoa and decorate the tree?  What is your favorite thing to do this time of year and why do you enjoy it?  Don't forget 5 sentences, and post comments on 5 other blogs when you are done.

My favorite movie during the holiday season. It's a Wonderful Life

When you finish with your blog go to typing web and take a Typing Test.  Everyone should be finished with all the lessons through "The Californians Tale."  I will be monitoring your progress from home!!!! Stay on task!  When you are done with Typing Web, go out to your sample website and embed a picture (image) on Page 1 and Page 2.  Next add a "Gadget" to your webpage.  Click on the pencil button at the top of the page, then click on "insert" then go to "more gadgets." There are tons of gadgets available on Google.  Choose one and add it to your website.

When you are done with EVERYTHING you may have free time.

Blog #24: Your Favorite Cookie

Many of you may not know this, but I am an expert baker!  One of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is to bake cookies.  In today's blog tell me about your favorite cookie and why it is your favorite.  Tell me about your favorite brand of cookie, the bakery you get it from, or who makes it (Is it one of your mom's home-made cookies?).  Post a picture of your cookie and post 4 comments on other blogs.  Those of you who are finished through "Advanced Wrap Up" may continue on to "The Californians Tale" in Typing Web.  At 1:45 I will demonstrate for the class how to add pages, a horizontal tool bar, add images to a page and how to embed a link or video.

No Blog Today!!! Catch-Up on Typing Web

Today I am giving you time to catch-up on all of you typing lessons.  Congratulations to the following students:

• Austin Sporsic
• Chase Bibler
• Isiah Rios
• Jordan Urabe
• Madilyn Hernandez
• Ryan Schneider
• Raquel Tadlock
• Tara Swann

The students listed above have completed ALL of the assigned  typing lessons and they have FREE TIME today. If you do not see your name listed above you have an incomplete lesson (or multiple incomplete lessons). Log into Typing Web and check to make sure all of your lessons are complete.  Remember you will receive a grade for finishing your typing lessons. I want everyone to earn 100% you cannot if you haven't finished all the lesson.  Get to work and use your time wisely!!!!

Blog #23: Commercial You Can't Stand

What commercial on TV do you dislike beyond all others?  What about it is particularly annoying to you?  Five sentences minimum!!! When you are done, go to five other blogs and comment on them.  Today you need to take a typing test.  THIS TEST WILL GO IN THE GRADEBOOK!!!!! Do your very best!  After the test we will continue to explore Google Sites.  If everyone stays on task today, we will have some FREE TIME at the end of the period.

Blog #22: If and when I raise children, I'll never...

Today I want you to finish this thought, "If and when I raise children, I'll never... " Tell me what you will never do as a parent and why.  Is it something that your parents do now?  How does it make you feel?  Remember five sentences minimum and include a picture.  After you are done go to five other blogs and make a comment.  When you are finished blogging you will need to finish Monday's Typing Web lesson "Advanced Wrap Up."  When you are done with that lesson begin, "The Californians Tale."  Around 1:45 we will begin creating our websites. I will take you through the basics and then allow you some time to explore.

Blog #21: What Did You Do Over Thanksgiving Break?

Welcome back!  I hope everyone had a restful and relaxing week off.  Last time we were together I had you write about what your IDEAL Thanksgiving would be like.  Today, I would like you to tell me what you actually did during break.  Did you do anything new or exciting?  Did you spend time with family?  How did you fill those nine days off?  Don't forget a minimum of 5 sentences. After you have finished your blog, go out to 5 other blogs, read them, and make a comment on each.  When you have commented on 5 other blogs, go out to Typing Web and complete the lesson called "Advanced Wrap-Up"  WARNING... this is a long lesson.  Use your time wisely!