Tuesday, August 30th- 7th Grade- Why Study? and Word Home Tab Ribbon

	Archdale-Trinity Middle School Lesson Plan
Date: 08-30-2016

Teacher:	Witkowski
Lesson/Unit Topic:	Why Study? and Microsoft Word Ribbon
Standards:	Apply formatting and editing features

“I Can…” Statement	Criteria for Success-Formative/Summative Assessments
I can navigate the Microsoft Word Ribbon	Students learn how to navigate the MS Word ribbon

Literacy/Vocabulary Strategies (Word Wall)

This is a picture of the Microsoft Word Ribbon. It is on the Home Tab. You can see the Clipboard, Font, Paragraph and Styles Groups http://www.word-tips.com/wp-content/uploads/microsoft-office-ribbon-1.gif

Bell-Ringer/Connecting Strategy

Bellringer: Open a Word document and save to your lunch number

Lesson-Instructional Strategies & Procedures for Teacher and Students (Detailed Plans Including Best Practices, Researched Based Strategies)

Guided Practice Miss W will review: @Why Study? With a diploma from high school, you can expect to make around $652 weekly. Get your associate’s degree, and that weekly pay jumps to $785, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. College Bachelor’s degree holders earn about $53,000 per year, while those with master’s degrees earn even more. @ Why study? activity What would you do with your extra money? Go to the 1st week folder- Open the Why study file and save. Type your first and last name in the header. Find, copy and paste appropriate pictures of the house you would like, the car you would like, hobbies you would do, places you would go, items you would like to have. You need at least 5 pictures. Insert a textbox to move your picture on the page. Make sure you copy the web addresses at the bottom of the page.  Independent Exercise: @ Students will complete the MS Word Ribbon worksheet. They may work in groups.

Higher Order Thinking Questions

How can I find different Word editing features.

Student Technology/Differentiation

Students will use a Word document.

Closure Strategy

Exit Activity: Name one new Word Ribbon button/icon you did not know about

Tuesday, August 30th- 8th Grade- Why Study? and Needs versus Wants

	Archdale-Trinity Middle School Lesson Plan
Date: 08-30-2016

Teacher:	Witkowski
Lesson/Unit Topic:	Purpose of Business- Needs versus Wants
Standards:	NCCTE.BU20.01.01 Understand the purpose and the functions of business.

“I Can…” Statement
I can decide between needs and wants.	.

Literacy/Vocabulary Strategies (Word Wall)

Discuss Word Wall A need is something you need to survive. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flint_and_steel_fire

Bell-Ringer/Connecting Strategy

Get out your name tag. . On the piece of paper, write down 3 things you need to survive..

Lesson-Instructional Strategies & Procedures for Teacher and Students (Detailed Plans Including Best Practices, Researched Based Strategies)

1st Period Guided Lesson Fold the index card (hamburger style) Write your first name ONLY in large letters using a crayon on index card. Sign on to the computer. Independent Activity: Students play the Rules and Expectations Kahoot Game Go to https://kahoot.it/#/ 2nd Period Guided Lesson: @Why Study? With a diploma from high school, you can expect to make around $652 weekly. Get your associate’s degree, and that weekly pay jumps to $785, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. College Bachelor’s degree holders earn about $53,000 per year, while those with master’s degrees earn even more. @ Why study? activity What would you do with your extra money? Go to the 1st week folder- Open the Why study file and save. Type your first and last name in the header. Find, copy and paste appropriate pictures of the house you would like, the car you would like, hobbies you would do, places you would go, items you would like to have. You need at least 5 pictures. Insert a textbox to move your picture on the page. Make sure you copy the web addresses at the bottom of the page.  @ Purpose of Business @ Consumer vs. Customer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClQMsMG9fak @ Needs vs. Wants  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8P3sCooGg0 @ Services vs. Goods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hriOz9yl-Ro @ Why start a business? @ Functions of a business Independent Exercise: @ Students play the Needs versus Wants Kahoot Game Go to https://kahoot.it/#/ @ Needs versus Wants Group Activity

Exit Activity #1 Was it easy or hard to get an agreement for your Needs vs. Wants project? Why?

Monday, August 29th Short Cut Links

Click here if you are a 8th Grade Student http://wclassroom.blogspot.com/2016/08/monday-august-29th-8th-grade-assembly.html

Click here if you are a 7th Grade Student  http://wclassroom.blogspot.com/2016/08/monday-august-29th-7th-grade-assembly.html

Monday, August 29th- 7th Grade- Assembly and Expectations

	Archdale-Trinity Middle School Lesson Plan
Date:  08-29-2016

Teacher:	Witkowski
Lesson/Unit Topic:	Expectations
Standards:	1 a Teachers lead in their classrooms. 1 a  Establishes a safe and orderly classroom. 2 c Communicates high expectations for all students.

“I Can…” Statement	Criteria for Success-Formative/Summative Assessments
I can remember Miss Witkowski’s Expectations and Rules.	Students can remember classroom rules when playing the formative Kahootit Game

Literacy/Vocabulary Strategies (Word Wall)

Explain daily "I can" statements.

Bell-Ringer/Connecting Strategy

Welcome to Miss Witkowski's Computer Skills class Bellringer: 1. Find the seat with your name. 2. Fold the index card (hamburger style) 3. Write your first name ONLY in large letters using a crayon on the index card. 4. Sign on to the computer.

Lesson-Instructional Strategies & Procedures for Teacher and Students (Detailed Plans Including Best Practices, Researched Based Strategies)

Guided Lesson 6th period- Assembly at 1:25 7th period- Today we are going to review classroom expectations and rules. Supply List: paper, pencil or pen, optional one package of 3x5 index cards, optional but strongly recommended is a flash drive to save projects. We will be covering the following topics in class:   Typing   Word Processing   Spreadsheets   PowerPoints   Presentations   Expectations: *Students will treat teacher and each other with respect and dignity. *Students will listen when the teacher or another student is talking. *Students will be responsible for their own learning. *Students will bring their notebooks, pencil or pen and other needed items to class. * Students will complete all assignments and be on time to class. * Students will follow bathroom sign out procedures. * Students will treat computers with respect. * Students will not go to web sites not assigned by teacher. * Students will not change screen savers and/or background designs. * Students will keep equipment in good working order and not write on desk or computer. Independent Activity: Students play the Rules and Expectations Kahoot Game   Go to https://kahoot.it/#/

Higher Order Thinking Questions

Why are these expectations and rules important?

Student Technology/Differentiation

Kahootit expectations game

Closure Strategy

Exit Activity: Have a nice day! Miss W. :) Homework: Remember to get your parents to sign the Blue Classroom Expectations sheet AND list their EMAIL address or phone number for an extra 5 points on your first grade.

Monday, August 29th 8th Grade- Assembly and Classroom Expectations

	Archdale-Trinity Middle School Lesson Plan
Date:  08-29-2016

Teacher:	Witkowski
Lesson/Unit Topic:	Expectations
Standards:	1 a Teachers lead in their classrooms. 1 a  Establishes a safe and orderly classroom. 2 c Communicates high expectations for all students.

“I Can…” Statement	Criteria for Success-Formative/Summative Assessments
I can remember Miss Witkowski’s Expectations and Rules.	Students can remember classroom rules when playing the formative Kahootit Game

Literacy/Vocabulary Strategies (Word Wall)

Explain daily "I can" statements.

Bell-Ringer/Connecting Strategy

Welcome to Miss Witkowski's Business Skills class Bellringer: 1. Find the seat with your name. 2. Fold the index card (hamburger style) 3. Write your first name ONLY in large letters using a crayon on the index card. 4. Sign on to the computer.

Lesson-Instructional Strategies & Procedures for Teacher and Students (Detailed Plans Including Best Practices, Researched Based Strategies)

Guided Lesson 1st period- Assembly at 8:15 2nd period- Today we are going to review classroom expectations and rules. Supply List: paper, pencil or pen, optional one package of 3x5 index cards, optional but strongly recommended is a flash drive to save projects. We will be covering the following topics in class:   Principles of Business Entrepreneurship Seeking Employment Leadership/Teamwork, Ethics     We will be using PowerPoint, Word, Spreadsheets, and creating short videos. Expectations: *Students will treat teacher and each other with respect and dignity. *Students will listen when the teacher or another student is talking. *Students will be responsible for their own learning. *Students will bring their notebooks, pencil or pen and other needed items to class. * Students will complete all assignments and be on time to class. * Students will follow bathroom sign out procedures. * Students will treat computers with respect. * Students will not go to web sites not assigned by teacher. * Students will not change screen savers and/or background designs. * Students will keep equipment in good working order and not write on desk or computer. Independent Activity: Students play the Rules and Expectations Kahoot Game   Go to https://kahoot.it/#/

Higher Order Thinking Questions

Why are these expectations and rules important?

Student Technology/Differentiation

Kahootit expectations game

Closure Strategy

Exit Activity: Have a nice day! Miss W. :) Homework: Remember to get your parents to sign the Blue Classroom Expectations sheet AND list their EMAIL address or phone number for an extra 5 points on your first grade.