April 8, 2016

Today in class, we will:

***LOG INTO YOUR GMAIL FIRST ~~~~ This is your gmail you created in August (lastname.firstname.gradyear@gmail.com)

1. Google docs review:

• Research a topic that you would like to teach me (or inform or describe or discuss) or someone else about. It must be appropriate for school and legal.  It should be a topic that you enjoy and are interested in.  Prior knowledge is encouraged.  
• Open a new google doc and make sure to include your name, class period and date.
• Center the title of the topic in the center of the line
• Then open a new tab and use Google to find at least one website on your topic
• Write/type a paragraph (or more) about your topic. Assume I know nothing about it.  Make sure you list the website(s) that you used at the end of the document.
• Double check spelling, grammar, etc.
• Then, use the homework turn in form on the class blog to submit your work to me.
• Remember, you must create a shareable link using the blue share button and then copy and paste that shareable link into the homework form. 
• For title of assignment, Use "Google Doc Review"

2. Join Newsela and vote for a candidate.

• Directions for Newsela:
• Click on the class link above today's blog 
• Click "Its My First Time Here"
• Sign in with your google account. 
• Click Sign Up
• Then select: "Text Sets"
• Then choose "Election Issues Text Sets"
• Choose articles by clicking on them to read/browse/etc.
• Then Vote using this link: LINK TO VOTE

3, Join Membean first and then watch introductory video
CLICK HERE FOR MEMBEAN INTRO VIDEO

Directions for Membean (it's a fun vocabulary practice site AND yes, it is required. We will start officially on Monday so sign up by 4/11) Don't do anything except create an account and watch the video.  THAT'S IT :)

• Click on this link:  MEMBEAN ENROLLMENT LINK
• Sign up using your school gmail account
• Class Codes for Membean
• Period 3-- R6QQARE 
• Period 4-- R6QQEDW
• Period 5-- R6QQ83R
• Period 6-- R6QQDQY
• Period 7-- R6QQC2Q

4. Complete Day 7 for ERWC--due Monday 4/11

5. Practice on Study Island...new assignments coming.
*****For Directions and LINK, go to January 21, 2016 blog post

6. HW:  Day 7 by Monday 4/11; Bring all ERWC materials to class; Sign up for Membean