August 31, 2015

Today in class, we will:

1. Journal #8
2. Distribute Vocab #2 list
3. Read/Listen to "The Widow and the Parrot"
4. Answer CLQs #3,5,7.9 and complete a plot chart on the back (PARROT)
5. HW: Finish in-class assignment 9/1; Vocab#2 sentences 9/4; Vocab#2 quiz 9/4

August 28, 2015

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU NEED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING TO YOUR BLOG INSTRUCTIONS:

--BETWEEN STEPS 4 & 5:  Choose BLOGGER PROFILE and then only type in your FIRST name for DISPLAY NAME

--BETWEEN STEPS  9 & 10:  If it asks if you want to search for a Google Domain,  choose "NO THANKS"

--During Step 18, when you customize, you must choose "APPLY TO BLOG" to save customization. Then "go back to Blogger"

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in our Vocab#1 Sentences (Vocab001)
2. Take the Vocab#1 Quiz (online)
3. Create our class blogs (Ms. Petty modeled this yesterday and gave specific instructions
4. Post our first blog entry (one of your seven journals)
5. Make sure the first post is near perfect!
6. Turn in our journals.
7. HW:  Enjoy the outside...seriously...get some sun!

IF BLOGGER WON'T CREATE YOUR BLOG, DO THE FOLLOWING IN CLASS (AND CREATE YOUR BLOG OVER THE WEEKEND)

1. Go to Google Drive icon (via the waffle)
2. Choose Create new docs (use the red NEW button and it's a drop down menu) Choose New Doc
3. Title it " Blog Post.class period.Last Name" and type up your journal as if you were posting it on your blog.
4. Then, click the BLUE SHARE button and then click GET SHAREABLE LINK.
5. Next, go to class blog. Click on the HOMEWORK TURN IN link on right side
6. Complete the info requested and then for the URL, use CTRL - V to paste the link into the form and then submit.

CLICK HERE FOR VOCAB #1 QUIZ

August 27, 2015

Today in class, we will:

1. Journal #7
2. Discuss the similiarities and differences of the two stories. Turn in Venn Diagram (Venn#1)
3. Write a short paragraph comparing the themes of the two stories. Due at end of class.(Theme#1)
4. Take notes on how to create a blog using Blogger as Ms. Petty will go through the process in class--students will be expected to use the notes to create a blog tomorrow in the computer lab. Instructions will not be provided by the teacher.
5. Time to study and work on Vocab #1 sentences.
6. HW:  Vocab #1 quiz 8/28; Meet in room 622 8/28; Vocab #1 sentences (Vocab001)

August 26, 2015

Today in class, we will:

1. Answer Journal #6
2. Quiz on "Two Friends"
3. Review CLQs 1,3,7,9
4. Copy down Characterization methods
5. Venn Diagram on the two stories
6. HW: Finish in class work; Vocab Sentences 8/28; Vocab #1 quiz 8/28

HOMEWORK TURN IN FORM

Complete this form EVERY TIME YOU TURN IN AN ASSIGNMENT for grading

HOMEWORK FORM

August 25, 2015

Today in class, we will:

1. Answer Journal #5
2. Go over naming conventions for gmail and gdocs/assignments
3. Distribute Vocabulary List #1
4. Explain Vocab assignment
5. Discuss "Damon and Pythias"
6. Read "Two Friends" p.102-108
7. HW:  Answer CLQ's #1, 3, 7, 9

August 24, 2015--Early Out

Today in class, we will:

1. Journal #4
2. Download Chrome onto our devices
3. Create a gmail account for school
4. Preview how to use Google docs
5. HW: Bring devices

Journal #4:  

  

August 21, 2015

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in the homework on the story "Damon and Pythias" to tray
2. Review plot chart elements
3. Practice charting plot elements
4. Practice plot chart due at the end of class
5. HW: Bring your device, if you are going to use one in class 8/24

Common Literature Questions...click here:  CLQs

Common Lit Questions as PDF....CLQ's AS PDF

August 20, 2015

Today in class, we will:

1. Take the Ren Learn assessment in Reading (and if time, math)

2. Complete the Student Information Survey

3. HW:  Seating charts tomorrow

CLICK HERE FOR: STUDENT INFORMATION SURVEY

CLICK HERE FOR :  REN LEARN SITE

August 19, 2015

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in our Fall Semester Lit Terms (all of them defined)
2. Journal #3
3. Copy down the CLQs (common literature questions)...yes copy down and put in binder/notebook
4. Read "Damon and Pythias"
5. Answer questions on last slide
6. HW:  Finish any inclass work; Meet in room 622 tomorrow

August 18, 2015

Today in class, we will:

1. Answer Journal #2

2. Recap from yesterday

3. Discuss journal purpose

4. Work on Fall Semester Lit Terms

5. Take our textbooks HOME (we now have a class set)

6. HW:  Fall Semester Lit Terms due 8/19; Meet in room 622 8/20

August 17, 2015

Today in class, we will:

1.  Turn in signed syllabus to tray
2.  Journal #1
3.  Copy down the lsit of 2015 Fall Semester Literary Terms
4.  Define the list today and tomorrow
5.  HW:  Fall Lit Terms defined by 8/19; Bring your textbook tomorrow


CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF TERMS:  2015 LIST OF FALL LITERARY TERMS

August 14, 2015

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in signed syllabus
2. Write in-class essay and turn in at end of class
3. HW:  BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK ON MONDAY

August 13, 2015

Today in class, we will:

1. Turn in signed syllabi (if there are any to tray)
2. Distribute the SMJUHSD Strategic Plan
3. Journal --Photoshop
4. Read articles (take notes)
5. Watch video clips on photoshop (take notes)
6. HW:  Get your syllabus signed; Bring paper tomorrow for in-class essay

Photoshop Definition:  

1.

a brand name for computer software used to digitally alter digitalphotographs or other graphics.

verb (used with object), Photoshopped, Photoshopping.

2.

(sometimes lowercase) to alter (an image) using this software: Herface is nicely Photoshopped in the ad.

"photoshop." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 13 Aug. 2015. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/photoshop>.

Journal:  

What is your opinion about magazines, photos, etc that have been photoshopped?

Read these articles:

Link to Congress’ Truth In Advertising Act

https://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/4341/text

FTC Info on enforcement

http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/media-resources/truth-advertising

Daily Beast article on photoshopping

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/04/22/our-photoshopping-disorder-the-truth-in-advertising-bill-asks-congress-to-regulate-deceptive-images.html

Article on culture of photoshopping

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/marketing/whats-behind-the-culture-of-photoshop-in-advertising/article10111740/

Older article on photoshop ad pulled in UK

http://www.businessinsider.com/us-moves-toward-banning-use-of-photoshop-in-cosmetics-ads-2011-12

Watch these videos:

Ellen on Photoshop

Timelapse of Model

Colbie Calliet Try

Pizza photoshop

Photoshop examples

Photoshop Fails

August 12, 2015

Today in class, we will:

1. Distribute and review Class Syllabus and Parent Letter re Technology Use in class
2. Check out textbooks
3. Turn in Letter of Intro to class tray (and learn that procedure)
4. Discuss grading process
5. HW:  Turn in syllabus (don't cut it--I will return it by 8/20) due 8/17

Welcome Back!!

Today in class, we will :

1. Briefly introduce class and instructor
2. Review a few expectations (brief)
3. Write a wonderful and informative letter of introduction (due 8/12)