Hi everyone,
It's hard to believe we will start the month of October this week. On Thursday and Friday, parent-teacher conferences are scheduled. They will be held 3 p.m.-6 p.m. on Thursday and 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. I hope to meet many of you and would also love for you to get a chance to check out the new computer lab/classroom. If you aren't able to make it to conferences, please feel free to e-mail or call me any time. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
On Monday, we will review chapter 2, covering MLA-formatted research papers. On Tuesday, students will take a test over the chapter. On Wednesday, we will start the final chapter in Word, which covers letterheads and business letters.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will review chapter 3, over careers and job searching. On Tuesday, students will take a test over the chapter and I will collect chapter notes. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will work in groups to create PowerPoints about identity theft. On Friday, my business concepts class will not meet due to the early dismissal.
Business Law
We will continue chapter 4 this week over criminal law. On Monday, students will get into groups and choose a famous criminal trial to research. Over the next couple of weeks, each group will write a paper, create a PowerPoint, and give a 3-5 minute presentation over a famous criminal trial. This is the largest project of the semester and is worth over 100 points. Students will also receive participation points for working each day in class. On Friday, chapter 4 study guides will be due.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one and I hope to see you at parent-teacher conferences!
MD
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Week of September 22
Hi everyone,
It's homecoming week! This week tends to be a bit crazy, but here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
Students will continue creating research papers using MLA format. There will be no outside homework this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue chapter 3 this week. Each student will write a paragraph about his/her chosen career using information gathered last week. We will also discuss job applications and interviews. Students will fill out sample job applications and discuss proper interview etiquette. All chapter study guides will be due Friday at the end of the hour.
Business Law
We will begin chapter 4 this week, over criminal law. Students will do research into capital punishment around the world and look at the Illinois Criminal Code. At the end of the week, I will be introducing the group project to be started early next week. I'll give more details about it in the next blog post. There will be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
It's homecoming week! This week tends to be a bit crazy, but here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
Students will continue creating research papers using MLA format. There will be no outside homework this week.
Business Concepts
We will continue chapter 3 this week. Each student will write a paragraph about his/her chosen career using information gathered last week. We will also discuss job applications and interviews. Students will fill out sample job applications and discuss proper interview etiquette. All chapter study guides will be due Friday at the end of the hour.
Business Law
We will begin chapter 4 this week, over criminal law. Students will do research into capital punishment around the world and look at the Illinois Criminal Code. At the end of the week, I will be introducing the group project to be started early next week. I'll give more details about it in the next blog post. There will be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Week of September 15
Hi everyone,
Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
We will start project 2 in Microsoft Word. This project covers the creation of MLA-formatted research papers. Students will not actually be writing papers, only typing and formatting provided papers. This information should be very helpful for students when writing papers in their English classes.
We will complete the first paper together this week and students will complete their study guides for the chapter. There will be no outside homework.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will review chapter 2 and on Tuesday we will take a test over the chapter. I will also collect chapter notes. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 3 over job searching and career planning. Students will explore careers of interest to them this week and focus in on one career for further research. There will be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
We will begin chapter 3 over the court system on Monday. Students will examine the importance of precedence in the court system. This is a very short chapter. On Thursday, all chapter study guides will be due and we will review for the test. On Friday, we will take a test over the chapter and I will collect chapter notes.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
We will start project 2 in Microsoft Word. This project covers the creation of MLA-formatted research papers. Students will not actually be writing papers, only typing and formatting provided papers. This information should be very helpful for students when writing papers in their English classes.
We will complete the first paper together this week and students will complete their study guides for the chapter. There will be no outside homework.
Business Concepts
On Monday, we will review chapter 2 and on Tuesday we will take a test over the chapter. I will also collect chapter notes. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 3 over job searching and career planning. Students will explore careers of interest to them this week and focus in on one career for further research. There will be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
We will begin chapter 3 over the court system on Monday. Students will examine the importance of precedence in the court system. This is a very short chapter. On Thursday, all chapter study guides will be due and we will review for the test. On Friday, we will take a test over the chapter and I will collect chapter notes.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Week of September 8
Hi everyone,
A couple of quick announcements: I will be out all morning on Wednesday for a meeting and there will be early dismissal on Friday at 11:45. Hopefully the heat has left for good! Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
We will review on Monday and students will take a test on Tuesday over project 1 in Word. Students will have study guides to bring home to look over for the test. The test is made up of two parts: a written part and a production part in Word. On Wednesday and Thursday, we will watch a documentary called Terms and Conditions May Apply.
Business Concepts
We will continue chapter 2 this week. Students will make posters explaining common consumer problems. All chapter study guides will be due on Thursday, September 11.
Business Law
On Monday and Tuesday, students will make PowerPoints on the topic of cyberlaw. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 3 covering the court system in the United States. Students will complete another case brief and look at the importance of precedence in the court system.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
A couple of quick announcements: I will be out all morning on Wednesday for a meeting and there will be early dismissal on Friday at 11:45. Hopefully the heat has left for good! Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
We will review on Monday and students will take a test on Tuesday over project 1 in Word. Students will have study guides to bring home to look over for the test. The test is made up of two parts: a written part and a production part in Word. On Wednesday and Thursday, we will watch a documentary called Terms and Conditions May Apply.
Business Concepts
We will continue chapter 2 this week. Students will make posters explaining common consumer problems. All chapter study guides will be due on Thursday, September 11.
Business Law
On Monday and Tuesday, students will make PowerPoints on the topic of cyberlaw. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 3 covering the court system in the United States. Students will complete another case brief and look at the importance of precedence in the court system.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Monday, September 1, 2014
Week of September 1
I hope everyone is relaxing and enjoying the long weekend. Here is what I have planned for the upcoming week:
Computers 1
We will continue working on flyers this week. Students will complete two more flyers from the textbook and at the end of the week will design a flyers for events of their choice. Flyers can be designed in any way, but they must include certain design elements that we have been learning.
Business Concepts
On Tuesday, study guides 1.3 and 1.4 are due and we will review chapter 1. The test over chapter 1 will be on Wednesday. Students will have all study guides returned before the end of class on Tuesday in order to study for the test. I will also be collecting chapter notes on Wednesday.
On Thursday, we will start chapter 2 over consumer protection and making smart buying decisions. Students will look at reviews in Consumer Reports magazine and read an article about options to consider when buying electronics. There should be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will write response paragraphs to the Madoff movie. All chapter 1 study guides are due on Wednesday. On Thursday, we will review for the chapter 1 test and on Friday students will take the test. I will also collect chapter notes that day.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Computers 1
We will continue working on flyers this week. Students will complete two more flyers from the textbook and at the end of the week will design a flyers for events of their choice. Flyers can be designed in any way, but they must include certain design elements that we have been learning.
Business Concepts
On Tuesday, study guides 1.3 and 1.4 are due and we will review chapter 1. The test over chapter 1 will be on Wednesday. Students will have all study guides returned before the end of class on Tuesday in order to study for the test. I will also be collecting chapter notes on Wednesday.
On Thursday, we will start chapter 2 over consumer protection and making smart buying decisions. Students will look at reviews in Consumer Reports magazine and read an article about options to consider when buying electronics. There should be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will write response paragraphs to the Madoff movie. All chapter 1 study guides are due on Wednesday. On Thursday, we will review for the chapter 1 test and on Friday students will take the test. I will also collect chapter notes that day.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
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