Friday, August 16, 2019

[Daily Agenda] Friday, August 16, 2019

Standard

There are no specific standards for today.

Topic

Class Rituals and Routines

Essential Questions

  1. What are the rituals and routines for Mr. Kelley's class?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Mise En Place [~2-3 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView and Focus.
  2. Open Outlook and OneNote.
  3. Clock-in on Focus.
  4. Check your DCPS e-mail for important information.
  5. Follow any instructions on the board.

Today you should:
  1. Get a copy of the class syllabus and student information sheet if you did not get one yesterday.
  2. Finish the Student Information Survey if you have not done so.

Instruction [~5-10 Minutes]

Students will review the rituals and routines for the classroom. Specifically for today students will review:

  1. How to Save Files
  2. How to Rename Files
  3. How to Upload Files to Focus

Work [~12-25 Minutes]

Work on the student information sheet and read through the class syllabus.

Time permitting, begin working on the My First E-mail assignment. Due Date: Monday, August 19, by 4:25PM.

Time permitting, begin working on the Draw Something #20 project. Due Date: Friday, August 23, by 11:59PM.

Begin working on the Student Intro. PowerPoint. Due Date: Friday, August 23, by 11:59PM.

Break Down [~5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework

Finish any class work not completed during the period.

Read for at least 20 minutes.

Thursday, August 15, 2019

[Daily Agenda] Thursday, August 15, 2019

Standard

There are no specific standards for today.

Topic

Class Rituals and Routines

Essential Questions

  1. What are the rituals and routines for Mr. Kelley's class?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Mise En Place [~2-3 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView and Focus.
  2. Open Outlook and OneNote.
  3. Clock-in on Focus.
  4. Check your DCPS e-mail for important information.
  5. Follow any instructions on the board.

Today you should:
  1. Get a copy of the class syllabus and student information sheet if you did not get one yesterday.
  2. Finish the Student Information Survey if you have not done so.

Instruction [~5-10 Minutes]

Students will review the rituals and routines for the classroom. Specifically for today students will review:

  1. How to Save Files
  2. How to Rename Files
  3. How to Upload Files to Focus

Work [~12-25 Minutes]

Work on the student information sheet and read through the class syllabus.

Time permitting, begin working on the My First E-mail assignment.

Time permitting, begin working on the Draw Something #20 project.

Begin working on the Student Intro. PowerPoint.

Break Down [~5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework

Finish any class work not completed during the period.

Read for at least 20 minutes.

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

[Daily Agenda] Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Standard

There are no specific standards for today.

Topic

Class Rituals and Routines

Essential Questions

  1. What are the rituals and routines for Mr. Kelley's class?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Mise En Place [~2-3 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView and Focus.
  2. Open Outlook and OneNote.
  3. Clock-in on Focus.
  4. Check your DCPS e-mail for important information.
  5. Follow any instructions on the board.

Today you should:
  1. Get a copy of the class syllabus and student information sheet if you did not get one yesterday.
  2. Finish the Student Information Survey if you have not done so.

Instruction [~5-10 Minutes]

Students will review the rituals and routines for the classroom. Specifically for today students will review:

  1. Entering the Classroom
  2. Exiting the Classroom
  3. Instructional Time
  4. Work Time
  5. Asking for Help

Work [~12-25 Minutes]

Work on the student information sheet and read through the class syllabus.

Time permitting, begin working on the My First E-mail assignment.

Time permitting, begin working on the Draw Something #20 project.

Begin working on the Student Intro. PowerPoint.

Break Down [~5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework

Finish any class work not completed during the period.

Read for at least 20 minutes.

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

[Daily Agenda] Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Standard

There are no specific standards for today.

Topic

Class Rituals and Routines

Essential Questions

  1. What are the rituals and routines for Mr. Kelley's class?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Mise En Place [~2-3 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView and Focus.
  2. Open Outlook and OneNote.
  3. Clock-in on Focus.
  4. Check your DCPS e-mail for important information.
  5. Follow any instructions on the board.

Today you should:
  1. Get a copy of the class syllabus and student information sheet if you did not get one yesterday.
  2. Finish the Student Information Survey if you have not done so.

Instruction [~5-10 Minutes]

Students will review the rituals and routines for the classroom. Specifically for today students will review:

  1. Entering the Classroom
  2. Exiting the Classroom
  3. Instructional Time
  4. Work Time
  5. Asking for Help

Work [~12-25 Minutes]

Work on the student information sheet and read through the class syllabus.

Time permitting, begin working on the My First E-mail assignment.

Time permitting, begin working on the Draw Something #20 project.

Begin working on the Student Intro. PowerPoint.

Break Down [~5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework

Finish any class work not completed during the period.

Read for at least 20 minutes.

Monday, August 12, 2019

[Daily Agenda] Monday, August 12, 2019

Standard

There are no specific standards for today.

Topic

Class Rituals and Routines

Essential Questions

  1. What are the rituals and routines for Mr. Kelley's class?
  2. What will you do today to be better than you were yesterday?

Mise En Place [~2-3 Minutes]

Every day you should:

  1. Login to DCPS OneView and Focus.
  2. Open Outlook and OneNote.
  3. Clock-in on Focus.
  4. Check your DCPS e-mail for important information.
  5. Follow any instructions on the board.

Today you should:
  1. Get a copy of the class syllabus and student information sheet.
  2. Begin filling out the student information sheet. If you do not have a pencil please ask the teacher.

Instruction [~5-10 Minutes]

Students will review the rituals and routines for the classroom.

Work [~12-25 Minutes]

Work on the student information sheet and read through the class syllabus.

Time permitting, begin working on the Draw Something #20 project.

Time permitting, begin working on the My First E-mail assignment.

Break Down [~5 Minutes]

Before you leave please do the following::

  1. BACKUP your data in at least two locations.
  2. RESTART the computer.
  3. TURN OFF the monitor.
  4. COLLECT your materials.
  5. WAIT quietly to be dismissed.
  6. PUSH in your chair when you leave.
  7. THROW away any trash in the trashcan as you leave.

Homework

Finish any class work not completed during the period.

Read for at least 20 minutes.

Sunday, August 11, 2019

[Assignment] My First E-Mail

Electronic mail, also known as e-mail, is still one of the most popular uses of the Internet. It is used for personal and business communications every day. Knowing the proper way to use e-mail for each situation is important. When e-mailing your teacher or guidance counselor you should be more formal than e-mailing your best friend.

This assignment will help you practice correct e-mail procedures for this class.

Please watch the following video. It provides some quick and easy tips for e-mailing your teacher.

To access your e-mail, you must login to OneView and open Outlook. If you do not know how to access OneView yet please ask a classmate for help first. If they cannot help you then please take a tech support ticket.

Screenshots

The following screenshots will help you complete this assignment. CLICK THEM TO ENLARGE EACH SCREENSHOT.

Content Rubric

  • E-mail Subject is: "First E-mail Assignment [1]". [5 Points]
    • Students in 1st period would write "First E-mail Assignment [1]"
    • Students in 2nd period would write "First E-mail Assignment [2]"
    • Students in 3rd period would write "First E-mail Assignment [3]"
    • Students in 4th period would write "First E-mail Assignment [4]"
    • Students in 5th period would write "First E-mail Assignment [5]"
    • Students in 6th period would write "First E-mail Assignment [6]"
    • Students in 7th period would write "First E-mail Assignment [7]"
  • E-mail contains an appropriate greeting or salutation. [5 Points]
    • Example: "Good Morning Mr. Kelley," or "Hello Mr. Kelley,"
  • E-mail contains one paragraph [4-7 sentences] that introduces yourself to Mr. Kelley. Tell me about you as a student and person.
  • E-mail contains an appropriate closing. [5 Points]
    • Example: "Sincerely, " or "Thank you, "
    • E-mail is signed with your FULL NAME.
  • E-mail is free from grammar and spelling errors. [5 Points]

  • Process Rubric

    • E-mail is sent by Due Date: Monday, August 19th, 2019 by 11:59PM. [10 Points]

    Example E-mail

    Please check your school e-mail for an example for this assignment.

    [Digital Art] Draw Something #20: Free Style

    Background Info.

    For this project, students will create a piece of digital art. Students can create anything they want for this project. On the school computers there are two main programs used for creating digital art:

    1. Paint.net
    2. Krita
    Both should be installed on your computer at school. If it is not, please take a ticket and wait for help.

    This project is designed to teach students the following:

    1. How to understand project rubrics.
    2. How to properly save files in this class.
    3. How to submit your projects to Focus on time.

    Content Rubric

    • FIRST NAME and LAST INITIAL only placed in bottom right corner. [5 Points]
    • Demonstrates significant investment of time and effort. (Subjective) [20 Points]

    Process Rubric

    • File name is lastname_firstname_drawsomething20 [5 Points]
    • File format is Portable Network Graphics (.png), JPEG (.jpg), or Paint.net (.pdn), or Krita (.kra) [5 Points]
    • Submitted to Focus OR shared via OneDrive no later than 08/23/2019 at 11:59PM. [10 Points]

    Estimated Time for Completion: 2 Class Periods [60-90 Minutes]