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Rotation #4 M R I Students will experience the world through detailed cultural information using Culture Grams as they choose a country to research. This cultural project is a unit designed so that students will learn that all cultures have value while learning to make an electronic slideshow using PowerPoint. Students will research background information on a country of their choice and then learn how to create and deliver a multimedia presentation. This unit will focus on how to research and cite sources. This unit will spread over 3 months (October-December) Culture Research Project Keyboarding Technique M R I new keys Standards: 1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.7 Reading: Informational Text ELA-Literacy Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently
Common Core Standards • Common Core State Standards Initiative • Anchor Standards for Reading: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. • Anchor Standards for Reading: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
Standards: 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 3.2 Reading Informational Text Rotation 4 • Why are we doing this? • Learning to research then presenting your findings is a very valuable skill you’ll need for your future. • Essential Question: • How can learning how to research help me in the future? Discussion • Rotation 4 Goals: • By the end of this rotation you should be able to: • Learn the M R I keys • Demonstrate correct touch-system techniques for homerow keys and H E O M R I • Learn how to use clip art in Word • Demonstrate the ability to switch windows between applications collecting data for a research project “Culture Grams” • Learn how to paraphrase and create a 6 x 6 bullet for research
Keyboarding TechniqueAssessment Test Days • Class # 2 Sept. 30th Groups 3, 5 • Class #2 Oct. 1st Groups 1, 4 • Class #2 Oct. 2nd Group 2 • Be sure to look over your Technique Study Guide. Extra copies in the bin or online! Rotation 4 Looking ahead!
Standards: 1.6, 1.7 Rotation 4 Class #1 Today we will learn.. keys M R I technique TODAY’S AGENDA • You don’t need anything today, log onto your computer. • Open up your ABC 7 Type today’s school heading Name, date, Teacher’s Name, Gr./Gr. • Heading Title: Pages Page 11 • Part A Lines 1 and 2 Type each line 4 times keeping your eyes on your book! • You don’t type alone! Fun Facts about keyboard • Today we will learn the M R I keys • Drilling pages 11-12 follow directions • Change text color to Blue Comic Sans size 14 Italics • Homework: technique test next class! Study guide is in the bin or online! Click to view Assessment Dates: Study Guides on Website Class #2 Sept. 30th Groups 3, 5 Class #2 Oct. 1st Groups 1, 4 Class #2 Oct. 2nd Group 2
Standards: 1.5, 3.1, 3.2 Rotation 4 Class 2 Today we will learn.. Research GKC M R I TODAY’S AGENDA You will need a pen/pencil and a worksheet from the bin. • Log onto computer • Get an internet connection you should come to Mrs. Beck’s website click on the pencil—Green pencil—you may use your worksheet if you have completed it. Take the online assessment. Scroll down to the 3rd link entitled “Technique Assessment” • Log on with your group number and last name • The password is….orange • Open up your GKC 1.3 Begin with part A and continue though Part G 2. Handout Culture Project Log into Culture Grams, explore what country you would want to visit! Explore the portal—slideshows, national anthem, video, etc.
Standards: 1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.2 Rotation 4 Class 3 Today we will learn.. Research Keyboarding TODAY’S AGENDA You will need your Culture Packet from the yellow bin and a pen/pencil • Log onto computer • Open up your Word ABC7 file Go to a new line and type today’s heading Subject line: Page 12 Type lines 7-14 each line twice, • Font:Cooper Black Size 18 • Color: Orange • Add 3 pieces of clip art: Theme: pumpkins • 2. Culture Project Begin learning how to write bullets following the 6 x 6 rule. Demo how to write bullets in PowerPoint Begin research slides 1-2
Standards: 1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.2 Rotation 4 Class 4 Today we will learn.. Research Keyboarding TODAY’S AGENDA You will need your Culture Packet from the yellow bin and a pen/pencil • Log onto computer • GKC lesson 1.3 (Keyguards on) 2. Culture Project Research slides 3-4 Review how to write bullets
Standards: Rotation 4 Class 5 Today we will learn.. Make up & Practice TODAY’S AGENDA MAKE UP DAY • Check Absentee Folder for any work you are missing! • Technique Assessment Test online • GKC 1.3 • ABC7 word pages 11-13 • 4. Blue Circle Bin Paper when you are done!