Sunday, May 20, 2012

DIRECTIONS FOR MONDAY, 5/21- FRIDAY, 5/25

1. Your final exam is due on Final Exam
Please use the following link:

Final Exam Information Link

Link 2: More Final Info.
More Final Info.

-You must turn it in to the teacher at the end of the final day
-You Must ALSO turn it in to http://www.turnitin.com/

2. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY ASSIGNMENT:
Study Island Assignment
Five exercises:
Grammar Practice 1
Grammar Practice 2
Grammar Practice 3
Grammar Practice 4
Grammar Practice 5
Goals:



Students will complete exercises in accordance with the PSSA guidelines.
Students will review exercises to prepare for the PSSA exam


Plan:
1. Students will use Study Island to complete PSSA prep work.

2.To go into Study Island use your student id@basd then use your student id as your password

http://www.studyisland.com/


*Be sure to complete ten questions for each assigned exercise.

You have 3 exercises each day for a total of 30 Questions/ Points


Standard: 1.4.11.B Write complex informational pieces


Standard: 1.4.11.B Write complex informational pieces

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Final Exam Information/ requirements

NOTE:
A. ALL FINALS MUST BE TURNED IN BY THE END OF THE PERIOD ON FINAL EXAM DAY

B.  ALL FINALS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO WWW.TURNITIN.COM AND HANDED TO THE TEACHER

C. YOU MUST TURN IN YOUR PAPER AND UPDATED OUTLINE


***Be sure that all required work is in your graduation eportfolio
-resume
-cover letter
-thank you letter
-follow-up letter
-autobiography
-Career PowerPoint
-one research paper
-your 9th, 10th and 11th grade reflection essays



Final Exam Information

Details can be found on the following link:

http://www.bhscomp11.blogspot.com/2010/05/graduation-is-almost-here-this-is-your.html


All finals MUST be turned in to http://www.turnitin.com/  
   by the end of your final exam period.

Due Dates:


Outline: Due to www.turnitin.com by Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Final paper due to www.turnitin.com by the final exam date.
1.4.11.A Write narrative pieces
1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

OUTLINE

Students will complete an outline for their final essay. 
Please remember to outline each paragraph.

Include: Thesis and blueprint- Paragraph one
Topic sentences and SPECIFIC DETAILS - body paragraphs
Conclusion Paragraph - overview/ summary

Link to final instructions:
http://www.bhscomp11.blogspot.com/2010/05/graduation-is-almost-here-this-is-your.html

TURN YOUR OUTLINE IN TO WWW.TURNITIN.COM BY THE END OF THE PERIOD!!

HAVE A GREAT DAY.
      WE WILL CONTINUE WITH PRESENTATIONS TOMORROW

Sunday, May 6, 2012

PowerPoint Presentations

Goal: Students will present their PowerPoint projects



1.4.11.A Write narrative pieces
1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Goal: Students will complete a PowerPoint Presentation

-Students will work on PowerPoint projects during class.  Periods 6 and 7- Power Points are due on Thursday, 5/3
-Period 2 (Because class was interrupted by PSSA Testing) Projects are due on Friday, 5/4

Please follow the directions below

The Art and Abuse of PowerPoint

It has become standard to add a PowerPoint to every speech even if it’s not useful.
If you remember a few basic principles, your PowerPoint will wow the crowd rather than put them to sleep.

Rule 1 A PowerPoint is not meant to replace the speaker’s notes.

Rule 2 The PowerPoint is meant to benefit the audience not the speaker.

Rule 3 Less is more when it comes to words on a slide.

Rule 4 It must be easy to read.

Rule 5 Keep the fonts clean and simple.

Rule 6 Make sure you have enough contrast between the font and the background.

Rule 7 Leave the special effects to the 3-D movies.

Your PowerPoint will be graded on how well you follow the rules in creating your presentation.

Your teacher will specify the topic and number of slides.



Here’s a video of what not to do.






Project: Create a visual presentation about the career you have already researched. Using PowerPoint as your medium, create a project that includes statements, pictures, etc. that expresses the research you have already completed.

Directions:

Introduction to the presentation.

Requirements for PowerPoint Presentation:

1) Minimal: 14 total slides.

2) Two of those slides will include your title page and works cited page.

3) You will present one slide for each area of your research paper. The slides should depict the information found in your research

4) You must back up all opinions with authentic evidence and examples. Use examples from your research.

5) Overall, the PowerPoint must explore your career in depth. Approach your career from different aspects. Explain different perspectives of your career.

6) You must have some visuals within your PowerPoint.
**Pictures that represent your career and your research.**

7) One slide must include your conclusion/ idea of your career





Set Up (Slides 1-14/15)
1. Name / Title
2. Name of Career Field and reasons for studying this particular career.
3. History of the career
4. People in this career
5. Duties of this career
6. Qualifications of workers in this field.
7. Education Planning
8. Related Fields
9. Finding a job in this career field.
10. Earnings
11. Nature of the Job
12. Career Advancement
13. Interview (BONUS)
14. Reflection
15. Works Cited




Specifics:
Must include a minimum of 14 slides (1= intro slide; 14/15= Works Cited Slide)
2. In text citations on slides
3. follows 6x6 rule
4. Contrasting colors
5. Readable font
6. May use note cards for the presentation
7. Must expand and explain each slide
8. May not read from PowerPoint or note cards
9. Strong eye contact
10. Min. 5 minute presentation
11. Missing requirements will result in an entire grade deduction

A. Slides must be visually neat and easy to read
1. Interesting without overusing transitions, sounds, and animations
2. Uncluttered
3. Thoughtful and careful use of color
4. Fonts that are legible and add to the presentation

B. Minimum of 6 slides with illustrations/photos/ pictures specifically relating to your career

C. Follow the 6x 6 rule
1. No more than 6 words across (per bullet point)
2. No more than 6 bullet points (per slide)

D. Works Cites Slide (s)
1. All factual information about the career must have sources cited
2. All photos/ charts/ illustrations must be cited

MRS. CHRISTIAN'S PROJECTS WILL BE DUE ON THURSDAY, MAY 3.

Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization