Thursday, September 28th Short Cut Links

Click here if you are a 8th Grade Student   http://wclassroom.blogspot.com/2017/09/thursday-september-28th-8th-grade-start.html?_sm_au_=iVVQwWTM1L4j71PL

Click here if you are a 7th Grade Student  http://wclassroom.blogspot.com/2017/09/thursday-september-28th-7th-grade.html?_sm_au_=iVVQwWTM1L4j71PL

Thursday, September 28th- 7th Grade- Spreadsheet Ribbon

Archdale-Trinity Middle School Lesson Plan
Date: 09-27-2017

Teacher:	Witkowski
Lesson/Unit Topic:	Spreadsheet- What are Spreadsheets? Careers?
Standards:	SSB-1 Know the components of Spreadsheets

“I Can…” Statement	Criteria for Success-Formative/Summative Assessments
I can explain what a Spreadsheet is. I can list examples of Spreadsheets.	Students understand what a Spreadsheet is and can list different examples.

Literacy/Vocabulary Strategies (Word Wall)

Spreadsheet, Budget, Grades, Loans, Inventory- items a business owns, that they sell to make money https://www.flickr.com/photos/microsoftsweden/5395284268/

Bell-Ringer/Connecting Strategy

1. Open PowerPoint 4 Presentation Procedures Revised 2. Open a NEW Word document 3. complete Exit Activity #1   Purpose of Presentation A continuous loop is like our tv messages. It is a broadcast. http://www.quia.com/rr/859688.html

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

Guided Lesson: @ Students will make corrections by typing out the questions they missed and typing out the complete correct answer. Do not type a, b, c or d. @ We are in the Spreadsheet folder now. Open the 1 Spreadsheet Vocabulary PowerPoint @ Spreadsheet Ribbon Group Activity Last year: @  93,694 jobs require knowing how to use spreadsheets.       2,628 jobs are in North Carolina that require spreadsheet skills . Go to  http://www.simplyhired.com/a/jobs/list/q-spreadsheet “Spreadsheet Vocabulary PowerPoint Presentation” describing uses of spreadsheets (slides 1-8) Independent Exercise: In pairs, list the different buttons (icons) for the Spreadsheet ribbon. Who uses spreadsheets? Uses of spreadsheets http://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_new/spreadsheets/spreadsheets/miniweb/pg9.htm Charades- each group of three will have 3 minutes to come up with a way to act out one of the people below using spreadsheets. They can say anything but the name of the person. For example: They can not say "Look at me, I'm an accountant." Accountants, Teachers, Engineers, Sales people, Scientists, Supermarkets, Market Researchers.

Higher Order Thinking Questions

What type of activities benefit from using a spreadsheet?

Student Technology/Differentiation

Students will use http://www.simplyhired.com/a/jobs/list/q-spreadsheet to review careers that require spreadsheet knowledge.

Closure Strategy

Exit Activity 1: Uses of Spreadsheets http://www.quia.com/mc/2494317.html Exit Activity #2: http://www.quia.com/rr/363962.html We have not covered some questions yet. Built in calculations are called functions. Horizontal is like laying down flat on the ground. Vertical is up and down You may use the Spreadsheet Vocabulary PowerPoint. Play until you have won a million dollars

Thursday, September 28th- 8th Grade- Start Nonprofit Unit

Archdale-Trinity Middle School Lesson Plan
Date: 09-28-2017

Teacher:	Witkowski
Lesson/Unit Topic:	Classify Businesses- Nonprofit versus Profit
Standards:	NCCTE.BU20.01.03 Understand the different business classifications

“I Can…” Statement
I can understand the difference between nonprofit and profit businesses.	.

Literacy/Vocabulary Strategies (Word Wall)

A nonprofit business •Focuses on providing a service instead of making a profit https://www.tendenci.com/photos/536/in/18/

Bell-Ringer/Connecting Strategy

1.  Go to wclassroom.blogspot.com      2.   If you were absent on Wednesday, take the test.       3.  If you did not finish the 6 slide Franchise PowerPoint, complete it.      4.   2nd period only- in your desktop folder,            Open the sole proprietorship or partnership paragraph       5. Everyone needs a pen or pencil

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

Guided Lesson: Interim reports need to be returned signed Since usb headphones have been delayed, (2nd week of Oct) we will complete the franchise script and audio commercial when they are received.   Go to  Computer- Student Doc- Witkowski folder- Exploring Business Folder-           Business Folder- then open 1.03 Classify Businesses @ Miss W will explain the difference between a nonprofit and profit business. Last Year's Disasters: The American Red Cross Response  American Red Cross https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBzHhUnPhRg 24 Hours with the American Red Cross NYCredcross https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGqE2OlGvG4 @ Depending on time, we may present the franchise commercials @ What do you need to do to start a nonprofit organization in NC?  https://www.ncnonprofits.org/sites/default/files/public_resources/HowToStartA501%28c%29%283%29Nonprofit_1.pdf @ Nonprofits in Randolph County, NC  Name Field Category County Caraway Conference Center and Camp Protestant Randolph Hospice of Randolph County Hospice Randolph N.C. Zoological Society Single Organization Support Randolph Randolph Community College Foundation, Inc. Single Organization Support Randolph Randolph County Partnership for Children Alliance Organizations Randolph Randolph County Senior Adults Association, Inc. Senior Centers, Services Randolph Randolph Hospital, Inc. Hospital, General Randolph United Way of Randolph County, Inc. Fund-Raising Organizations That Cross Categories Randolph Independent Exercise: @ Students will start on 1.03 notes

Exit Activity  - A. After nonprofit notes http://www.quia.com/mc/2607482.html?AP_rand=1132589294 B. Profit versus Nonprofit includes Service Businesses http://www.quia.com/hm/673257.html C.  End of 1.03 review http://www.quia.com/rr/414112.html?AP_rand=288759070

Wednesday, September 27th Short Cut Links

Click here if you are a 8th Grade Student   http://wclassroom.blogspot.com/2017/09/wednesday-september-27th-8th-grade.html?_sm_au_=iVV1MJWQ3t48D67F

Click here if you are a 7th Grade Student  http://wclassroom.blogspot.com/2017/09/wednesday-september-27th-7th-grade-10.html?_sm_au_=iVV1MJWQ3t48D67F

Wednesday, September 27th- 7th Grade- 10 Step Presentation Test

Archdale-Trinity Middle School Lesson Plan
Date: 09-27-2017

Teacher:	Witkowski
Lesson/Unit Topic:	PowerPoint Presentation- Storyboard the Narrative Project
Standards:	PB-2 Procedure for developing a presentation

“I Can…” Statement
I can explain the 10 steps of a presentation Test TODAY

Literacy/Vocabulary Strategies (Word Wall)

Review of 10 steps: Step 5 Edit the master slide Step 6 Add Content Step 7 Add and format graphics, audio and video Step 8 Add animation and transitions. Step 9 Practice Step 10 Revise as needed http://ilearn2forparents.blogspot.com/

Bell-Ringer/Connecting Strategy

1. Go to wclass.blogspot.com                         2. Open 4 Presentations Procedures Revised  (in the folder on desktop) 3. Get out your white worksheets with the 10 steps 4. You need a PENCIL

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

Guided Lesson: @ Miss W will give instructions for open PowerPoint and open notes test. @ Practice Exit Activity    Independent Exercise:  @ Students will take test.                       @ Depending on time, students will view presentations PowerPoint Ribbon worksheet     https://creativecommons.org/   RUBRIC- if NOT Finished             "Procedure for Developing a Multimedia Presentation" Name: ______________________________________________    Period: _________ 1.    Determine purpose or focus of the presentation ·         Is it Educational, Persuasive, or Narrative? ___________________________ Why? ___________________________________________________________ 2.    Identify the target audience ·         Who is your target audience? _______________________________________ 3.    Storyboard or sketch the content ·         On the back create a storyboard of your project, draw/list main points. ____ ·         Completely answer questions on this worksheet. ____ 4.    Select a design ·         What design did you choose? _______________________________________ ·         Did you check for contrasting colors on all slides? _____________________ ·         Do you have at least 2 sections with different designs? _________________ ·         Did you add at least one shape? _________________ 5.    Edit the master slide (Creating a custom design) Optional 6.    Enter the content ·         Do you have 5 to 10 slides? ______________ ·         Are all words at least 24 size font or larger? _______________ ·         Do you have citations for your internet pictures? ___________ 7.    Add and format graphics, audio and video ·         Do all of your pictures have a picture style or picture border? ___________ 8.    Add animations and transitions ·         Does each SLIDE  have animations and transitions? _________ 9.    Practice ·         Have you checked all spelling and grammar? ___________ 10.  Revise as needed ·         Have you really checked all spelling and grammar? ___________ @ We are starting Narrative PowerPoint project (storyboard) The purpose is narrative. It is a story about me. The target audience is other students.

Higher Order Thinking Questions

What type of presentations are best for PowerPoint?

Student Technology/Differentiation

Students will use PowerPoint to learn how to create design features.

Closure Strategy

Exit Activity #1  Purpose of Presentation A continuous loop is like our tv messages. It is a broadcast. http://www.quia.com/rr/859688.html Exit Activity #2:   10 steps of a presentation review 10 steps here http://www.quia.com/jg/2539313list.html then play activity here http://www.quia.com/mc/2539313.html Exit Activity #3:  Ribbon Vocabulary words review words and definitions here http://quizlet.com/3089570/flashcards then play activity here http://quizlet.com/3089570/scatter   Exit Activity #4: 10 steps create a picture game- must complete picture within 2 attempts                        http://www.quia.com/pp/279397.html