Click here if you are a 8th Grade Student http://wclassroom.blogspot.com/2016/08/tuesday-august-30th-8th-grade-why-study.html
Click here if you are a 7th Grade Student http://wclassroom.blogspot.com/2016/08/tuesday-august-30th-7th-grade-why-study.html
Monday, August 29, 2016
Tuesday, August 30th- 7th Grade- Why Study? and Word Home Tab Ribbon
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Archdale-Trinity Middle School
Lesson Plan
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Date: 08-30-2016
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Teacher:
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Witkowski
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Lesson/Unit Topic:
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Why Study? and Microsoft Word Ribbon
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Standards:
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Apply formatting and editing features
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“I Can…” Statement
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Criteria for Success-Formative/Summative Assessments
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I can navigate the Microsoft Word Ribbon
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Students learn how to navigate the MS Word ribbon
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Literacy/Vocabulary Strategies (Word Wall)
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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
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Bell-Ringer/Connecting Strategy
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Bellringer:
Open a Word document and save to your lunch number
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Lesson-Instructional Strategies & Procedures for Teacher and Students
(Detailed Plans Including Best Practices, Researched Based Strategies)
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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
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How can I find different Word editing features.
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Student Technology/Differentiation
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Students will use a Word document.
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Closure Strategy
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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
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Archdale-Trinity Middle School
Lesson Plan
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Date: 08-30-2016
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Teacher:
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Witkowski
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Lesson/Unit Topic:
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Purpose of Business- Needs versus Wants
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Standards:
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NCCTE.BU20.01.01 Understand the purpose and the functions of business.
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“I Can…” Statement
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I can decide between needs and wants.
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Literacy/Vocabulary Strategies (Word Wall)
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Discuss Word Wall
A need is something you need to survive. 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flint_and_steel_fire
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Bell-Ringer/Connecting Strategy
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Get out your name tag. .
On the piece of paper, write down 3 things you need to survive..
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Lesson-Instructional Strategies & Procedures for Teacher and Students
(Detailed Plans Including Best Practices, Researched Based Strategies)
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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:
@ Needs versus Wants Group Activity
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Was it easy or hard to get an agreement for your Needs vs. Wants project? Why?
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Saturday, August 27, 2016
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
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
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Archdale-Trinity Middle School
Lesson Plan
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Date:
08-29-2016
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Teacher:
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Witkowski
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Lesson/Unit Topic:
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Expectations
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Standards:
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1 a Teachers lead in their classrooms.
1 a Establishes a safe and orderly classroom.
2 c Communicates high expectations for all students.
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“I Can…” Statement
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Criteria for Success-Formative/Summative Assessments
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I can remember Miss Witkowski’s Expectations and Rules.
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Students can remember classroom rules when playing the formative Kahootit Game
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Literacy/Vocabulary Strategies (Word Wall)
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Explain daily "I can" statements.
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Bell-Ringer/Connecting Strategy
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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.
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Lesson-Instructional Strategies & Procedures for Teacher and Students
(Detailed Plans Including Best Practices, Researched Based Strategies)
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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/#/
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Higher Order Thinking Questions
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Why are these expectations and rules important?
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Student Technology/Differentiation
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Kahootit expectations game
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Closure Strategy
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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
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Archdale-Trinity Middle School
Lesson Plan
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Date:
08-29-2016
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Teacher:
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Witkowski
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Lesson/Unit Topic:
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Expectations
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Standards:
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1 a Teachers lead in their classrooms.
1 a Establishes a safe and orderly classroom.
2 c Communicates high expectations for all students.
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“I Can…” Statement
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Criteria for Success-Formative/Summative Assessments
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I can remember Miss Witkowski’s Expectations and Rules.
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Students can remember classroom rules when playing the formative Kahootit Game
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Literacy/Vocabulary Strategies (Word Wall)
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Explain daily "I can" statements.
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Bell-Ringer/Connecting Strategy
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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.
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Lesson-Instructional Strategies & Procedures for Teacher and Students
(Detailed Plans Including Best Practices, Researched Based Strategies)
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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/#/
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Higher Order Thinking Questions
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Why are these expectations and rules important?
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Student Technology/Differentiation
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Kahootit expectations game
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Closure Strategy
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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. |
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