4/3/08

Juniors

Aim- practice typing, and start PSA project

Daily Journal/Do Now

note: write in your journal using complete sentences

• view this KIPP student PSA here

1) What was the subject of the student PSA?
2) How did the student tell her message?

Classwork

Typing-windows PC's

• Practice typing correctly with Lesson #3 - click here
• Practice typing with Lesson #4 - click here.

Martin Luther King (MLK) Speech-windows PC's

• view the MLK speech here
• in your daily journal, answer these questions; use complete sentences
  
• when was the speech given?
• what was MLK's dream?
• do you share his dream?
• at the end of the speech, MLK says "free at last"; what does he mean?
• do you think you are free? explain.

PSA Research Assignment-windows PC's

• research (on the internet) 3 important facts about your PSA topic
  
• each student needs to submit (print & put in basket) an MS Word document containing:

1. three quotes/research/facts about your topic that you will use in your PSA
2. list the source of each quote; you must use three different sources (they can't all be from one source)
3. a list of 3 websites (and their exact addresses) that provide more information about your topic
4. see assignment example here

If you finish early, practice typing at any of these sites below - use proper technique!

• meteor typing
• spacebar invaders
• frogs off diet

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PSA Project-Macbooks

• gather 20 photos (appropriate) for your PSA topic
  
• Click here and read the project details about the PSA (public service announcement)
• view sample PSA's and turn in your PSA worksheet at end of period-put in basket (see sample on whiteboard;